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Leandro Trossard led Arsenal's attack as they cruised to a 3-0 win at Fulham that maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

[Joao Palhinha](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/224144/joao-palhinha) through suspension. Trossard was not Arsenal's first choice when they looked to strengthen their attacking options in January, but after missing out to Chelsea in the race to sign [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/Mykhailo-Mudryk), the Gunners moved quickly to acquire an alternative. [Bobby De Cordova-Reid](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/142055/Bobby-De-Cordova-Reid) forcing [Aaron Ramsdale](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/236015/Aaron-Ramsdale) into a smart 69th-minute save before [Aleksandar Mitrovic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/183209/Aleksandar-Mitrovic) hit the crossbar from the resulting corner. Yet they handled it with ease, managing the second half to the extent they were able to give minutes to several squad players and afford [Bukayo Saka](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/280555/Bukayo-Saka) an 18-minute rest. Only teammate Bukayo Saka (27) has scored more in that age category for the Gunners. Former Arsenal winger [Willian](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/178487/Willian) has enjoyed a fine season back in London but was ruled out late on with a back problem with De Cordova-Reid a disappointing deputy. [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359) re-established a five-point lead at the top of the [Premier League](/soccer/league/_/name/ENG.1) with [a comfortable 3-0 win](/soccer/report/_/gameId/666725) against [Fulham](/soccer/team?id=370) at Craven Cottage on Sunday. [World Cup](/soccer/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) after undergoing knee surgery. Despite it being mid-March this match had a distinct "end of season, eyeing up a summer holiday" feel to it from the home side. [Brighton & Hove Albion](/soccer/team?id=331) increasingly looks like an inspired one. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363), drawn with [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) and only lost to [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) in stoppage-time this season. In the end, the preparation was probably the toughest thing about this fixture.

Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Fulham on Sunday and carved out a small slice of ...

"It's a massive boost, he's been out for a while now and we know what he's going to give to the team again, and we're all excited to have him back," Odegaard said. "Today, it went my way and I'm just really happy that we won." Today we did a great game; to keep it zero, you only need to score one. "It's about keeping clean sheets as well. "How does that sound? Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was sent off in Manchester United's 0-0 ...

It was the Brazil midfielder's second sending-off in his last three league games and will earn him a four-match ban — three of them to be served in the league.

Said Benrahma's penalty canceled out the opener by Ollie Watkins. 6 on a medial collateral ligament injury sustained during the World Cup. Given his importance, United could be vulnerable to the teams just below them. Southampton stayed in last place. “When you freeze it, it looks bad," Ten Hag said, "but everyone who knows something about football ... It was the Brazil midfielder's second sending-off in his last three league games and will earn him a four-match ban — three of them to be served in the league.

Already adored by the fans, the Brazilian's leadership, knowhow and star quality has inspired Mikel Arteta's relentless team.

There was one chance to return with a bang, denied by Bernd Leno at the end of a sweeping move Jesus had begun himself, but he had spent most of the afternoon watching a team that now pulsates with the attributes he coaxed out. Saka, the best player in this season’s Premier League and arguably the toughest, simply picked himself up before contributing fully to the exhibition of speed, power and control. Saka will not hit the target his manager set in October of “70 matches, every three days” but he has come to epitomise the robustness, remarkable in a team so young, that continues to set Arsenal apart. In fact he was tucked away at London Colney limbering up for this one, before emerging from the bus here to a palpable buzz. Jesus has scored in only four games for Arsenal, drawing blanks in his past 11, but Arteta was correct to point out the intangibles he has brought. “He’s changed our dynamic, changed our belief and put the team in a different status,” Arteta had said before kick-off.

The Gunners were 3-0 victors on Sunday at Fulham with another impressive display.

Aaron Ramsdale was berating captain Odegaard for a clumsy free kick conceded in the Fulham half, Gabriel celebrated a goal kick in the 93rd minute with almost as much delight as he had his goal. As for the latter man, he has been nothing short of a revelation since arriving from Brighton in January, bringing with him a spark of impudence that Arsenal might never have known they needed. If one were looking for an explanation as to why Silva had such a thunderous expression it may well come in the repetition of this error, Robinson allowing Martinelli to get the jump on him as Trossard registered his second assist. Here again, they delivered a clutch of smart low balls to the penalty spot, short corners and clipped crosses to the near post. Not that they have not needed and will not need Jesus, a player who links together disparate parts of a team as well as anyone in the league. As early as the 17th minute Arsenal tore through the Cottagers, a give-and-go between Martinelli and Trossard releasing the former.

FIRST half goals from Gabriel, Gabi Martinelli and Martin Odegaard put Arsenal on the road to a commanding victory on the banks of the River Thames on ...

Arsenal had a gruelling trip to Lisbon midweek, with Arteta taking the opportunity to rotate his squad that had been stretched for numbers. Two sucker punches left Fulham deflated, as the game entered into a lull, with Arsenal dominating fully. Money from shares contributes directly to keep our paper thriving. Martinelli told this correspondent in Lisbon that he loves making Arsenal supporters happy. The second half proved to be a cakewalk as the Gunners kept possession and showed their class as Arteta initiated a raft of substitutions ahead of the second leg against Sporting Lisbon this coming Thursday. This is the last article you can read this month

Leandro Trossard recorded a hat-trick of assists in the first half of Arsenal's EPL game at Fulham. Watch highlights of Fulham vs Arsenal, including all ...

Fulham manager Marco Silva criticised his side for being “too soft” during the first half of Sunday's 3-0 Premier League defeat to Arsenal.

We were soft in all of them, in all of the first half,” Silva added. But the first goal, second goal and the third goal, was completely our fault.” Silva’s side are next in action on Sunday when they travel to “It’s clear Arsenal deserved the three points,” said Silva. They deserved the three points. The Fulham boss highlighted his side’s improved bravery and aggression.

Read a full transcript of the boss' press conference after our 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Just to see him there with a smile on his face was just a joy and I was really happy for him and the team was really happy for him. We have alternatives that can play in different positions and we have different roles to fill in relation to the chemistry of the players and what we ask them to do. I don’t know, because it’s really tough when you play every three days, you travel to Europe, you come back and see the energy, the quality and the understanding, the willingness to go there again and be really dominant. Then today we had the opportunity to throw him in because it’s that first step to give him the boost. A few days ago, he told me he was missing something and then yesterday he looked me in the eyes and told me he was ready. It’s earning those wins and having a team that you feel that follows us in everything that we try to do.

Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has played for Arsenal for the first time since sustaining an injury during the World Cup.

Gabriel Jesus made his first appearance for Arsenal since 2022 when he came on as a sub in Sunday's EPL game at Fulham. Jesus had been out with a knee ...

Brazilian came off the bench in Sunday's 3-0 win at Fulham to make his first appearance since suffering a knee injury at the World Cup.

Leo [Leandro Trossard] has very different qualities to Gabi, Martin [Odegaard] complements him really well in terms of the space and understanding with him. It’s a great problem to have, believe me. “So happy to be back,” Jesus tweeted.