Fulham vs. Arsenal: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

Arsenal were the most disappointing club of the Premier League's opening weekend. A home loss to Aston Villa got them off to a lackluster start, but they have a chance to rebound on the road against Fulham, which defeated Sunderland to open the season.

The Gunners did have a promising performance against Fenerbahce on Wednesday. A 3-0 victory in the Champions League playoff round was unexpected given the first result of the new campaign, but it's exactly what Arsene Wenger's group needed.

Fulham put together a strong defensive effort against a revamped Sunderland side. Even though the Black Cats were able to control possession, the number of dangerous scoring chances they created were limited, thanks to a stingy Cottagers defense.

The differing starts in league play make for an intriguing Week 2 matchup. Let's check out all the important viewing information for the clash, followed by a look at some players to watch and a match prediction.

Where: Craven Cottage in London, England

When: Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7:45 a.m. ET (12:45 p.m. BST)

Watch: NBC Sports Network and BT Sport 1

Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra

Odds (via Bloomberg Sports)

Arsenal: 50.5%

Fulham: 25.1%

Draw: 24.4%

Fulham Player to Watch: Dimitar Berbatov

Berbatov moved to Fulham last summer after falling out of favor with Manchester United. Although the move didn't generate a lot of hype or attention, the veteran striker turned out to be an underrated addition for the Cottagers.

He scored 15 goals in 33 league matches to pace the club's attack. No other player had more than five in EPL play. Without him, Fulham probably ends up much closer to the relegation zone rather than in the middle of the table.

Arsenal are going to come out on a mission, which means Fulham will probably have to rely on counterattacks to generate offense in the early stages. If Berbatov can connect on one of those chances, the Cottagers will be in good shape.

Arsenal Player to Watch: Olivier Giroud

How Giroud's debut campaign with Arsenal is viewed depends completely on expectations. Those who hoped he would completely revitalize the Gunners' attack were left disappointed, but the French international put together a solid term.

He finished the season with 17 goals across all competitions and also had double-digit assists. When you consider it was the striker's first foray into the Premier League, there's no reason to believe he can't take another step forward in his second season with the club.

Giroud is off to a great start. He scored inside the first 10 minutes of the opener before Aston Villa turned the match around, and also netted a penalty against Fenerbahce. The Gunners hope he can maintain that early momentum against Fulham.

Key Matchup to Watch: Damien Duff vs. Theo Walcott

While both clubs have other important members of the attack like Berbatov and Giroud, Duff and Walcott are usually the driving forces. They are players on the opposite ends of the career spectrum in many respects, but both vital to their respective clubs.

At 34, Duff remains a well-rounded asset for Fulham. The playmaker finished last season with three goals and seven assists in league play. He got the new campaign off to a positive start, delivering the ball perfectly for Pajtim Kasami to put home the winner.

On the flip side, the 24-year-old Walcott has made steady progress during his extended stay with the Gunners. His ability to finally harness his pace, allowing him to put more consistent pressure on opposing back lines, has taken him to the next level over the past year.

Prediction

Arsenal 2, Fulham 1