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Gyökeres double fires Arsenal past Fulham to turn title pressure on Manchester City
Arsenal supporters had almost forgotten what it was like to win without their nerves being shredded. They were reacquainted with the feeling on an occasion when everything felt right from the start and got better and better. It was all over by half-time, Arsenal three goals to the good and the Emirates Stadium purring over a virtuoso Bukayo Saka performance.
TL;DR
- Arsenal won comfortably against Fulham, ending a streak of nerve-wracking victories.
- Bukayo Saka had a standout performance, involved in the first three goals and scoring one himself.
- Viktor Gyökeres scored twice, bringing his season total to 21 goals.
- The win increased Arsenal's league position, putting pressure on Manchester City.
- Arsenal's proactive play and high tempo contrasted with their recent anxious performances.
- Fulham were affected by a virus and have a poor historical record away to Arsenal.
- Manager Mikel Arteta made several changes to the squad, including giving a start to 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly.