The Gunners triumphed over Fulham in a tightly contested match held at Craven Cottage on Saturday for the eighth round of the Premier League. The decisive moment came in the 57th minute when Leandro Trossard found the net, securing all three points for his team.
Leandro Trossard was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match, scoring the only goal, attempting three shots on target, and completing 32 successful passes.
Defensively, William Saliba stood out for Arsenal, showcasing his skills with two successful tackles and four crucial clearances throughout the game.
Notably, Bukayo Saka left his mark on the match with a spectacular nutmeg on his defender during the dying moments, further highlighting Arsenal’s attacking threat.
Fulham’s manager, Marco Saraiva da Silva, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Bernd Leno in goal, while his back line included Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, and Ryan Sessegnon. The midfield consisted of Sander Berge, Thomas Cairney, Harry Wilson, Joshua King, and Alex Iwobi, with Raúl Jiménez leading the attack.
On the other hand, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal took the field with a 4-3-3 setup, including David Raya in goal, and defenders Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Riccardo Calafiori. The midfield was manned by Eberechi Eze, Martín Zubimendi, and Declan Rice, while Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, and Leandro Trossard formed the forward line.
Referee Anthony Taylor officiated the match on a crisp afternoon in London.
Looking ahead, Fulham’s next league fixture will see them face Newcastle United away, whereas Arsenal will host Crystal Palace in their upcoming match.
This victory leaves Fulham sitting on 8 points, placing them at 14th in the league, while Arsenal rises to the top of the table with 19 points.
Fulham Substitutions
41’ 1H – Joachim Andersen off for Issa Diop
62’ 2H – Joshua King off for Kevin Santos, Thomas Cairney off for Emile Smith Rowe
81’ 2H – Harry Wilson off for Adama Traoré, Jorge Cuenca off for Calvin Bassey
Arsenal Substitutions
61’ 2H – Eberechi Eze off for Mikel Merino
80’ 2H – Leandro Trossard off for Gabriel Martinelli
95’ 2H – Viktor Gyökeres off for Christian Norgaard