LONDON (SE) - Arsenal know the significance of perhaps not losing points down the stretch as they attempt to secure a top-four finish. The Gunners also know, however, declaring maximum points will go much further because they experience Fulham on Saturday at Craven Cottage. Arsenal (17-9-7) are fighting with Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton for the final two Champions League spots because the two Manchester sides may claim another two, with five fits outstanding. Arsene Wenger's side clawed out a draw versus the Toffees at home on Tuesday but left lamenting the two lost things after creating the greater scoring chances in the fit. "We needs to have won the game, nonetheless it keeps us in a strong position for the most effective four,'' said Wenger, whose group enters this match in fourth position, one behind Chelsea and two better than Spurs. Oliver Giroud had two of the higher chances in Tuesday's fit, but should be welcoming the challenge of facing Fulham again. The French striker bagged a brace in the opposite installation at Emirates on Nov. 10, like the match-tying target in the minute of a 3-3 draw. Giroud, nevertheless, has won only 1 of his 11 league objectives outside Emirates. With both Chelsea and Spurs also facing top-seven opponents this week-end, the Gunners know leaving Craven Cottage with the maximum points is likely to be vital to their Champions League aspirations. "We always knew that week would be described as a big week for us," midfielder Aaron Ramsey told the team's official internet site. "We have got four points out of two games so far. We are still unbeaten in a weight of activities and hopefully now we could complete the week off clearly and get a win at Fulham that will place us in a really strong position." Fulham (10-10-13) did Arsenal no favors on Wednesday, losing 3-0 at home to Chelsea and increasing their winless spell to three suits (0-1-2). Director Martin Jol felt the match turned after a clear half-hour following strong play and breakdowns on defence. "The disappointment is playing well for the first half an hour, making three to four possibilities, including in the first short while when Bryan Ruiz may have obtained, and then conceding a target because we did not close (David) Luiz down," the Dutchman said."They are a amazing group but I'm still disappointed that we didn't obtain more in the first 30 minutes." The Cottagers need frequent striker Dimitar Berbatov to get back on the right track. The Bulgarian forward has failed to score during Fulham's winless streak, and they are unbeaten (6-4-0) when he finds the back of the net. The factors received 3-3 in this season's reverse installation at the Emirates Stadium in November. Giroud and Lukas Poldoski secured Arsenal to a lead in the first 23 minutes, simply to see Fulham pull stage before halftime and have a 3-2 lead in the 67th minute on a kick by Berbatov, his 2nd goal of the fit. Alex Kacaniklic won Fulham's 2nd goal. Giroud, though, countered with the 2nd half of his brace two minutes later to offer the Gunners a share of the factors. Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta missed a penalty to snatch victory for Wenger's side. Arsenal have taken points in seven of the last nine matches (3-4-1) between the clubs, but Fulham are 1-3-0 in the last four.
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