Arsenal delivered a masterclass in Premier League football as they swept aside Fulham with a commanding 3-0 victory at Craven Cottage, keeping their title charge firmly on track.
Trossard's Historic Hat-Trick of Assists
In a performance that will be remembered for years to come, Leandro Trossard became the first visiting player in Premier League history to provide three assists in the first half of an away game. The Belgian international was simply unplayable, tearing through Fulham's defence with precision and creativity.
The breakthrough came after just five minutes when Trossard's perfectly weighted pass found Gabriel Magalhães, who powered home a header to silence the home crowd.
Saka's Clinical Finish Extends Lead
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's talismanic winger, doubled the advantage in the 57th minute with a composed finish that showcased why he's considered one of Europe's most exciting talents. Once again, Trossard was the architect, threading a defence-splitting pass that left Saka with only Bernd Leno to beat.
The German goalkeeper, facing his former club, could do little to prevent Arsenal's relentless attacking display from yielding further goals.
Martín Odegaard Puts the Game Beyond Doubt
Captain Martín Odegaard put the finishing touches on a near-perfect Arsenal performance with a well-taken third goal in added time. The Norwegian midfielder's strike capped off a devastating counter-attack that left Fulham's defence in tatters.
Mikel Arteta's side demonstrated why they remain genuine title contenders, moving temporarily two points clear at the Premier League summit while putting pressure on their rivals.
Fulham's Frustrating Afternoon
For Marco Silva's Fulham, this represented a disappointing return to action following the international break. The Cottagers struggled to contain Arsenal's fluid attacking movements and failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match.
The absence of key striker Aleksandar Mitrović was keenly felt, with Fulham lacking the cutting edge needed to trouble a disciplined Arsenal defence marshalled by the impressive William Saliba.
This comprehensive defeat sees Fulham remain in 12th position, while Arsenal's title credentials received a significant boost ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
