Arsenal are back in competitive action this evening as they host London rivals Fulham in the Premier League.The Gunners approach the final portion of the campaign residing in second place in the

Preston North End are looking to achieve something no team has managed in 45 years - win the FA Cup as a team playing outside the top flight. They have won twice before - in 1889 and 1938 - and were beaten finalists in 1964. The last team to win the competition who did so when not playing in the top tier of English football was West Ham in 1980.

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One such occasion saw Arsène Wenger's side dump the Blues out of the quarter final stage back in 2003 with a 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. The team that would go onto become the "Invincibles" also ended that campaign by tasting tangible success as they condemned Southampton to defeat in the final.

ARSENAL are AHEAD against London rivals Fulham at The Emirates. Mikel Merino opened the scoring for the Gunners in the opening 45 minutes. However, the biggest blow for the Gunners was the loss of

ARSENAL look to keep the title race alive as they welcome London rivals Fulham to The Emirates. Fulham have enjoyed a European push this season, and are sitting four points off Chelsea in fourth

And to our enormous relief it really is a Big Midweek after the interlull and FA Cup quarter-final weekend. A warm welcome back to the Premier League. We are very sorry we were so mean about you.

Arsenal hold a narrow 1-0 lead over Fulham at half-time in north London, with Mikel Merino’s deflected strike putting the Gunners in front at the Emirates Stadium. It was otherwise a largely uneventful opening 45 minutes, aside from a potentially huge blow for Arsenal when Gabriel limped off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.