"Fulham's injury woes, which before the game included the likes of Sasa Lukic, Samuel Chukwueze, Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz, then worsened when defender Joachim Andersen added his name to that list before the half was out, replaced by Issa Diop. But after a largely even first period, it was Arsenal who struck the first blow 13 minutes after the break. From a corner - something of a Gunners' speciality - Gabriel's flick on was turned in at the far post by Trossard."
"Shortly after, Wilson dragged an effort wide following Alex Iwobi's incisive pass, before Viktor Gyokeres stung the palms of former Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno. Fulham's injury woes, which before the game included the likes of Sasa Lukic, Samuel Chukwueze, Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz, then worsened when defender Joachim Andersen added his name to that list before the half was out, replaced by Issa Diop."
"From a corner - something of a Gunners' speciality - Gabriel's flick on was turned in at the far post by Trossard. The visitors then had a penalty decision overturned by VAR before Leno produced an impressive double-save to deny both Gyokeres and substitute Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners stifled any whiffs of a Fulham fightback to see out the contest to give themselves a bit of distance at the top of the table."
Arsenal defeated Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage, with Leandro Trossard scoring the match's only goal from a Gabriel flick following a corner thirteen minutes after the interval. The victory returned Arsenal to the top of the Premier League, moving three points clear of Manchester City. Fulham began the match brightly despite significant injury absences and created early chances, including a disallowed Riccardo Calafiori finish. Joachim Andersen suffered an injury before half-time and was replaced by Issa Diop. VAR overturned a penalty decision against the visitors, Bernd Leno produced an impressive double-save, and Arsenal defended resolutely to see out the win.
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