The fourth official has indicated there will be three minutes of additional time.
89'
Fulham have at least shown signs of life in this game and can take some comforts from their performance. They were never really expected to get anything from this game, although Ranieri will be concerned by his leaky defence.
87'
Still far from perfect for Arsenal but four goals and three points is never a bad thing. If the Gunners are to seal a top-four spot in the Premier League though, their defence needs to improve significantly.
83'
P. Aubameyang has scored a goal for Arsenal! Assist by S. Papastathopoulos.
B. Saka enters the game and replaces A. Iwobi.
Third and final change for Arsenal as Emery hands 17-year-old Saka his Premier League debut, with Iwobi the man making way.
GOOOOOAL! 4-1! Fulham fail to clear their lines from a corner and Sokratis pounces on the loose ball, feeding a pass across to Aubameyang who smashes an effort past Rico, though there was a huge deflection. That is now 14 Premier League goals for the Gabon international.
After Arsenal's defence handed Fulham a glorious opportunity, the visiting side returned the favour by allowing Sokratis to steal possession. If the Cottagers are to avoid relegation, they need to cut those mistakes out of their game.
80'
Arsenal fans can be heard once again and this time their chants are more positive, as they urge the Gunners to sign Ramsey up to a new deal. That ship looks like it has already set sail though.
79'
A. Ramsey has scored a goal for Arsenal!
GOOOOOOAL! 3-1! Relief for Arsenal! Kolasinac again does well to overlap down the left side and poke a pass across goal, which Aubameyang sends clattering off the woodwork. The opportunity remains alive though and possession falls to the feet of Ramsey, who takes one touch before smashing the ball into the top corner.
77'
T. Fosu-Mensah gets yellow.
Fosu-Mensah picks up the game's first yellow card for a high challenge on Xhaka in midfield.
76'
Well, that substitution did not go down well with the supporters at all. Something needed to change but it seems the home faithful wanted to see Lacazette given the chance to add to his tally.
75'
A. Ramsey enters the game and replaces A. Lacazette.
In need of inspiration, Emery turns to the bench to make his second change and brings Ramsey on in place of Lacazette.
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Emery's side are the architects of their own downfall once again. Their defensive play was woeful against Liverpool and, having been caught out by Fulham, they now look like a rabbit caught in headlights.
69'
A. Kamara has scored a goal for Fulham! Assist by R. Sessegnon.
A fine ball from Sessegnon, who has done well to keep his head up after missing decent opportunities in the first half, but it was far too easy as Arsenal's defence was all over the place.
GOOOOOAL! 2-1! Fulham have a chance! Arsenal sloppily concede possession in midfield and the visitors make them pay. Sessegnon drills a low ball across the face of goal where Kamara, off the bench, tucks home easily.
68'
The Cottagers are unable to cause any danger with the set-piece opportunity and Arsenal get the ball away following an offside. However, they are quickly back in possession.
67'
Fulham have retained possession well in the first few minutes but it has been a while since they gave Arsenal's defence something to think about, although they do have a corner.
63'
Less than half an hour remaining at the Emirates Stadium and Arsenal's lead is comfortable for the time being. However, Fulham could put the Gunners under pressure if they manage to get on the scoresheet.
61'
A. Kamara enters the game and replaces A. Schürrle.
J. Seri enters the game and replaces I. Cissé.
Another change for Fulham and it provides fresh legs in attack, with Kamara taking Schurrle's spot.
Ranieri has shown his hand now as he makes all three of his changes in quick succession, with the last being the introduction of Seri in place of Cisse.
56'
T. Fosu-Mensah enters the game and replaces C. Christie.
Fulham respond by making their first change of the game as Manchester United loanee Fosu-Mensah replaces Christie.
55'
A. Lacazette has scored a goal for Arsenal! Assist by S. Kolašinac.
Arsenal still have the advantage but they need someone to pull the strings. It is the sort of game where someone like Ramsey or Mesut Ozil would thrive.
Kolasinac has been superb for Arsenal in this game and his searching runs forward have caused Fulham plenty of problems. It was an unselfish pass across to Lacazette as he could have gone for goal himself.
GOOOOOOAL! 2-0! Arsenal weave their way through! Kolasinac, Iwobi and Aubameyang combine superbly from a throw and the ball is cut back across the face of goal by Kolasinac to Lacazette, who makes no mistake with his finish to double the Gunners' advantage.
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OFFSIDE! Arsenal are saved by the linesman as Cairney curls a free-kick into the area that Mitrovic heads back across the face of goal, where Leno is forced into action to keep the ball out after Sokratis touched it goalwards. However, the Fulham striker had moved too quickly and the flag is raised.
51'
Plenty of positives for Fulham to take from the early exchanges of the second half and their high press is causing Arsenal issues. However, Leno has had a fairly easy time between the posts.
49'
Arsenal are moving the ball around well as they try to find space to create an opportunity but their final ball is still leaving a lot to desire. Despite their intentions, we are still yet to see either Aubameyang or Lacazette have a good chance in front of goal.
47'
Positive start from Fulham and they win a corner after Koscielny heads the ball behind. Sessegnon floats a cross into the middle and Mitrovic heads at goal but his effort lacks power and Leno gathers comfortably.
46'
L. Torreira enters the game and replaces S. Mustafi.
Change at the break for Arsenal and likely a change of shape, as Torreira takes the spot of Mustafi.
Fulham restart the action for the second period, where Ranieri's side will be looking to find a breakthrough as soon as possible.
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HALF-TIME: ARSENAL 1-0 FULHAM
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There will be one minute of additional time at the end of the first half.
44'
Positives signs for Arsenal as we edge towards the interval but the fact that their advantage is only a narrow one will be a concern, as Fulham have shown they are capable of causing problems.
39'
Schurrle and Cairney loiter over the ball, with the former then striking at goal but seeing his attempt fly over the top of Leno's net.
38'
Sokratis concedes a free-kick in a position that gives Fulham an opportunity to strike at goal, although it is still quite a way out.
36'
While Arsenal are far from convincing defensively, they have at least started to find some rhythm in the final third. However, the issue is the lack of service for Lacazette and Aubameyang.
30'
Another sight at goal for Fulham as Schurrle slices a shot from outside the box over the top of the bar. The visitors are seeing a decent amount of the ball but are yet to test Leno properly.
27'
It could now be a mountain to climb for Fulham, who have the worst defence in all of Europe's top five leagues, and it provides encouragement to an Arsenal side who have been rather poor.
25'
G. Xhaka has scored a goal for Arsenal! Assist by A. Iwobi.
GOOOOOOAL! 1-0 Arsenal! The hosts finally get the breakthrough as Iwobi plays a fine cross into the middle where Xhaka has found room, taking one touch with his thigh before poking an effort past Rico.
A fine ball from Iwobi but Fulham will not be happy as nobody tracked the run of Xhaka.
23'
Half a chance for Fulham as Schurrle teases a pass into the middle of the box where Sessegnon has space to work with arriving at the far post but he miscues his attempt and fails to make any contact with the ball.
21'
Kolasinac has been Arsenal's most lively player so far but it has not resulted in opportunities for the likes of Aubameyang and Lacazette, who have so far had no service at all.
19'
With Koscielny returning to the defence and wearing the captain's armband, you would expect the Gunners to be more organised. However, that has not been the case and Arsenal look short of ideas already.
17'
Plenty of empty seats at the Emirates Stadium today but those in attendance are making their thoughts clear as frustration continues to grow.
14'
After starting on the front foot, Arsenal have lost their rhythm in the past 10 minutes or so and the players have been guilty of misplacing their passes from defence to attack. It is not too surprising given the Gunners' first-half performances so far this season.
10'
Kolasinac charges forward down the left and single-handedly wins Arsenal a corner, which Xhaka floats into the area but the flag is raised on the far side as the ball crossed the line for a goal kick.
8'
There is plenty of movement from Arsenal's front three, with Lacazette, Iwobi and Aubameyang making it difficult for Fulham's defence by popping up in a number of different areas.
6'
Fulham finally get an opportunity to test Arsenal's defence but Koscielny heads the ball away. However, it does provide some signs of encouragement for the visitors.
4'
Arsenal's relentless pressure continues and Fulham have every man behind the ball in an attempt to limit the space available for the Gunners.
2'
A strong start for Arsenal as they surge forward in numbers are nicking possession off Cairney but Aubameyang can only smash a shot over the top of the bar after Iwobi cut a pass across the face of goal.
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Arsenal get the action underway after taking a moment to remember former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood, who passed away last week.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Fulham, where the two teams are looking to get 2019 started in the perfect fashion.
Arsenal's charge under Unai Emery has been halted over the course of the past month, following two defeats in the last four games, and they entered 2019 five points behind the top four. At the other end of the spectrum, Fulham secured a vital three points against Huddersfield Town last time out but remain in the relegation zone - although they are just a single point from safety.
Arsenal XI (3-4-2-1): Bernd Leno; Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Laurent Koscielny, Shkodran Mustafi; Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Granit Xhaka, Sead Kolasinac; Alex Iwobi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang; Alexandre Lacazette.
Arsenal subs: Petr Cech, Aaron Ramsey, Bukayo Sako, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Eddie Nketiah, Lucas Torreira, Mohamed Elneny.
Fulham XI (3-4-2-1): Sergio Rico; Dennis Odoi, Maxime Le Marchand, Tim Ream; Cyrus Christie, Tom Cairney, Ibrahima Cisse, Joe Bryan; Andre Schurrle, Ryan Sessegnon; Alexsandar Mitrovic.
Fulham subs: Marcus Bettinelli, Floyd Ayite, Luciano Vietto, Stefan Johansen, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Aboubakar Kamara, Jean Michael Seri.
The two sides are heading onto the field ahead of their first match of 2019.
Claudio Ranieri also shuffles his deck after the 1-0 win over Huddersfield by making four changes, with Le Marchand, Cisse, Sessegnon and Schurrle earning starts. As a result, Seri and Vietto drop to the bench while Alfie Mawson misses out through injury. Calum Chambers is ineligible to feature against his parent club.
Arsenal hold an advantage at the break courtesy of Xhaka's third goal of the season and have look threatening since taking the lead. However, Fulham have asked questions of the Gunners defence and Sessegnon will be thinking of what might have been after missing two decent opportunities.
Emery will want his side to increase their advantage in the second period to allow the Gunners to take their foot off the gas in the latter stages of what has been a busy festive period but Ranieri will be keen to see his Fulham side find a route back into the game. The opening 15 minutes of the second half will be crucial.
Thanks for joining our coverage today. Until next time, goodbye.
Arsenal will now turn their attention towards this weekend's FA Cup clash with Blackpool before back-to-back London derbies in the Premier League against West Ham and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Fulham host Oldham Athletic before a crucial trip to face fellow relegation candidates Burnley.
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