Leandro Trossard struck the decisive goal as Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The victory, secured with a second-half volley from a corner, extended Arsenal's unbeaten start to the season and underlined their growing resilience under Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal dominated possession but struggled to break down a disciplined Fulham side in the first half. The hosts created the better chances early on, with Raúl Jiménez and Harry Wilson both testing the Arsenal defence. However, the visitors' backline, marshalled by William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, remained resolute and David Raya was not forced into a save for the second consecutive game.
The breakthrough came just before the hour mark. Bukayo Saka's corner was flicked on by Gabriel and Trossard volleyed home from close range. Viktor Gyökeres, still searching for his first goal in nine appearances for club and country, worked hard but failed to find the net. Arteta praised his forward's work rate, saying, “We were all begging for him to score. The work rate he puts in for the team is phenomenal.”
Arsenal extended their lead late on through further goals, sealing a comprehensive win that keeps them top of the table. Arteta highlighted the importance of grinding out results, noting, “The recent history wasn’t in our favour and we wanted to change that. That’s another step – having that mindset to win against difficult opposition.”
