Arsenal displayed their title credentials with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, which extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points.
The Gunners responded brilliantly to Manchester City’s win against Crystal Palace on Saturday, with a polished performance against Fulham.
Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard were on target in the first half to secure their fifth consecutive league win. The three goals were all set up by the impressive Leandro Trossard, who was instrumental in Arsenal’s victory.
With just 11 games left in the season, Arsenal is well and truly in the title race, and their performance against Fulham showed why they are one of the favorites to lift the trophy.
After losing their pole position with a defeat against City, Arsenal has bounced back strongly with four consecutive victories. This run of form has demonstrated the resilience and determination of Arteta’s side to compete for the title.
Arsenal has been exceptional away from home this season, winning 11 out of their 14 matches on the road. This resilience has been a hallmark of their title charge and has put them in the position to win their first Premier League title since 2004.
Gabriel Jesus made his long-awaited return from injury for Manchester City in the last 14 minutes of the game. Meanwhile, legendary Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger was in attendance, and he witnessed a dominant Arsenal performance.
Gabriel Magalhaes opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 21st minute with a powerful header from Trossard’s corner. Martinelli doubled Arsenal’s lead just five minutes later, heading in another Trossard cross.
Odegaard scored Arsenal’s third goal of the game just before halftime. The Norwegian international was given too much space by the Fulham defense, and he made no mistake with a fierce strike into the back of the net.
