Ipswich Town have made the jump from League One to the Premier League in the last two years. The jump through two divisions was the result of effective management of Kieran McKenna and stable play of his players. What are the "tractor drivers" at the level of the elite division, it has not yet been possible to fully assess because of the funny calendar of the Premier League, which "threw" the newcomers Liverpool and Manchester City as the first opponents. Fulham have changed divisions from the Championship to the Premier League and back again five times in the last seven seasons. Finally, the past two seasons have seen the Gunners entrenched in the country's elite division. Both championships the club from the outskirts of London finished in the middle of the standings, where they remain in the recently started draw. Bookmakers have identified the guests as favourites for the upcoming meeting, offering odds of 2.35 on their victory.

Ipswich Town after promotion has not parted with any player of the main clip. In order to increase competition in the squad and strengthen certain positions, the "tractor drivers" made a number of transfers. Kelvin Phillips and Liam Dileep from Manchester City, Hutchinson from Chelsea, Greaves from Hull City and a few other less notable players put on their jerseys. Ipswich Town opened the season against Liverpool, who taught them a lesson with two exemplary goals from Jota and Salah (0:2). Following the Merseysiders, the "tractor drivers" had to oppose the champion of England in his own den. Manchester City sent them home with a 1:4 defeat and a hat-trick by Holland. In fact, Fulham are Ipswich Town's first "normal" opponent against whom it is possible to play for a result.

In the off-season, the "cottagers" said goodbye to a large number of players who left either in the status of free agents, or nowhere. The list could be topped by Willian, Adarabioyo and Kongolo. Only one player left for a "tidy" sum. Joao Palinha went to Bayern for 51 million euros. Cuenca from Villarreal, former Spurs player Sessenion and Arsenal player Smith Rowe were added to the squad. At the start of the season Fulham lost to Manchester United and beat Leicester City. Let's bet that the home team will cope with the mid-table side and pick up their first points.