The former Gunner hopes to help Arsenal against Manchester City

LONDON, ENGLAND: Fulham’s Willian gestures during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 23, 2023. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Fulham face Manchester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday in a game that could be pivotal in the Premier League title race.

Arsenal currently lead the league, but only by a point, with City having a game in hand. Furthermore, City’s last two games are against a Spurs side that fans want them to lose, and West Ham United at home.

Realistically, Saturday’s trip to Fulham looks like City’s best remaining chance of dropping points. If they don’t, they will be strong favorites to win the league.

Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder Willian (L) shakes hands with Arsenal’s Spanish first team coach Mikel Arteta (R) after being substituted during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London , on September 12, 2020. (Photo by PAUL COPII / PISCINA / AFP)

Arsenal have a number of former Gunners in the Fulham camp, one of whom is Brazilian winger Willian. The 35-year-old urged his teammates to go out and win the game, despite having a lot of respect for their opponents.

“Let’s not be afraid to play against them,” Willian said. “We have to go there (Saturday) and do our best to win the game.

“We have examples – we played against two big teams and beat them at home. And now we have another opportunity to do the same.

“It’s always good to play against big teams, especially against City who are – for me – the best team in the world.

“Of course it will be a tough one, a tough game to play, but I think together we can do something special.”

Fulham’s German goalkeeper Bernd Leno looks on during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage in London on February 24, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Along with Willian, Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno could also be involved in the game, and Arsenal fans will wish the trio all the best on Saturday.