Arsenal strolls through Fulham to retake the lead over City by five points

The north Londoners have their sights set on the championship with 11 league games remaining.

With a beautiful 3-0 victory against Fulham on Sunday, Arsenal pushed their lead over the competition to five points.

The victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday by second-placed Manchester City allowed Mikel Arteta’s team to reduce the gap. The Gunners reacted with the same level-headed performance that has defined their surprising championship run.

Leandro Trossard, a key player, set up goals for Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard in the first half.

Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal (R) keeps possession of the ball during a match between Fulham and Arsenal in the English Premier League.
After falling out of first place following a loss to City, which occurred over a stretch of four games without a victory, Arsenal has responded with a great effort that belies their potential as champions.

This season, Arsenal has won 11 of their 14 away league games, demonstrating their resiliency and maturity as they position themselves to win the crown for the first time since Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” in 2004.

Gabriel Jesus, a striker for Brazil, made his first appearance for Arsenal in the final 14 minutes following a World Cup injury to his knee. This was further excellent news for the Gunners.

The Gunners made sure that renowned Rolling Stones vocalist Mick Jagger enjoyed his visit to Craven Cottage as he was watching from the stands.

After 21 minutes, Gabriel gave Arsenal the lead with a powerful close-range header from a corner from Trossard after rising over three players from Fulham.

After the English Premier League football game between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on March 12, 2023, Arsenal’s Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes (L) and Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus congratulate each other.

Once more, Trossard was the one to set up the goal. He dribbled down the left wing before lofting a cross in Martinelli’s direction. Martinelli easily outjumped Antonee Robinson and headed the ball in from close range.

With his 12 goals in all competitions following his fifth goal in his previous six games, the Brazilian striker has become Arsenal’s best scorer thus far this season.

In the waning seconds of the first half, Odegaard rendered the outcome conclusive while Arsenal benefited from more terrible Fulham defence.

Trossard earned his third assist of the game when his cross found Odegaard in the Fulham box. With much too much room to move, the midfielder controlled on his thigh before unleashing a ferocious shot that flew past Bernd Leno.

AFP