Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. Viktor Gyokeres scored twice and set up another for Bukayo Saka, continuing his impressive form since filling in for the injured Kai Havertz.
Gyokeres opened the scoring in the ninth minute, tapping home after Saka had turned Raul Jimenez inside out. The Swedish striker then turned provider for Saka to hammer in the second, before heading in Leandro Trossard's cross on the stroke of half-time to make it 3-0.
Arsenal could have added more after the break, with Gyokeres denied a hat-trick by Bernd Leno and Riccardo Calafiori hitting the crossbar. Mikel Arteta made early substitutions, replacing Gyokeres and Declan Rice after an hour with Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid in mind.
Myles Lewis-Skelly impressed on his first senior start in midfield, earning praise for his performance. The win leaves Arsenal six points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who face Everton on Sunday.
Fulham struggled to contain Arsenal's attacking threat and remain in mid-table. The Gunners now turn their attention to the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, holding a slender advantage from the first leg.
