Gunners grind out a 1-0 victory at Fulham to go three points clear, setting the stage for a pivotal Champions League clash.
Leandro Trossard proved to be the difference-maker on Saturday, scoring a close-range winner to secure a hard-earned 1-0 victory for Arsenal over Fulham and send his team three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
In a cagey London derby where clear chances were scarce, the breakthrough finally came just before the hour mark. Defender Gabriel Magalhães flicked on a corner, and the alert Trossard was perfectly positioned to guide the ball home, sending the traveling Arsenal fans into delirium.
The first half had been a tactical battle, with both sides struggling to create clear openings. Arsenal thought they had taken a spectacular lead through Riccardo Calafiori, only for the strike to be chalked off for offside, summing up the frustrating opening period.
After the goal, Fulham tried to muster a response but ultimately “huffed and puffed” without truly threatening an equalizer, suffering their third consecutive league defeat. The result piles the pressure on their rivals, with Manchester City now looking up at the Gunners in the table.
The win provides a massive momentum boost for Manager Mikel Arteta as his team now turns its attention to a crucial UEFA Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
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