Facing a strong Arsenal side, Marco Silva said: "We really enjoyed the playing environment."

Fulham will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the latest round of the Premier League. Marco Silva stated that Arsenal is a very strong opponent, but also said that his team enjoys the atmosphere of such matches.

In the last round of the Premier League, Fulham defeated the strong Aston Villa 1-0 at home thanks to a goal from Sessegnon. After two wins, two draws and one loss in the last five rounds, Fulham are currently ranked 10th in the standings with 48 points, and still have a chance to compete for a European qualification spot.

As for Arsenal, Arteta's team is in first place in the standings with 73 points, but only 3 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City and Manchester City, who have played one game less. This means that Arsenal cannot afford to drop any points.

Fulham manager Marco Silva said, "Hopefully we can take advantage of the tense atmosphere of the game. It depends on us, it depends on them, and it depends on many factors. Whether the atmosphere is tense or not depends on our performance and whether we are good enough to create that situation. It's that simple."

"Arsenal is a top team, a title contender, they aim to win every game, and they are also the most consistent team in the league. They are a team that can punish their opponents in other ways even when they are not at their best."

Marco Silva pointed out, "They are very difficult to play against. When they are at their best, they are a top team. They have a compact formation, a solid defense, and work very hard off the ball. They start by pressing from the front line and rarely leave space for the opponent."

"In the match against Atletico Madrid, their attacking line consisted of Dzekeresh, Odegaard, Maduk, and Martinelli. But it could also be replaced by Saka, Eze, and Trossard. Their squad depth is stronger than in previous seasons, so they can completely change their attacking lineup, which reflects their own strength and squad depth."

Marco Silva also emphasized, "However, we enjoy this playing environment. We just need to focus on ourselves, stay competitive, and fight for the 3 points. We will strive for these 3 points and will definitely give it our all."

It is worth noting that Sessegnon scored a goal in the previous match against Aston Villa, but was injured in the final stages of the game.

Marco Silva said, "Sessegnon will miss the next game, and may also be unable to play in the next one. We will need to assess his condition every day after that. He will definitely miss the game against Arsenal, and it is almost certain that he will miss the next one as well."

“Iwobi is still out, as is Kevin. As for Kenny Tate, we need to observe his reaction after practice, but he may be able to participate in the game.”

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