"This was a mechanical performance from Arsenal, but it was enough. Enough to beat Fulham, enough to avoid an unnecessary slip and enough for Mikel Arteta's side to increase the pressure on Liverpool before the champions look to move past their slump when they host Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. It never came close to being beautiful. A goal from a corner was required to settle the contest, Leandro Trossard scoring in opportunistic fashion,"
"There were initial complications for Arsenal to deal with as they looked to respond to City's win over Everton earlier in the day. Fulham were combative, even with a host of key players out injured, and they created the better chances during the opening exchanges. Raul Jimenez had a shot deflected narrowly wide and Harry Wilson almost opened the scoring in the 12th minute, only for the winger's bending effort from the right to drop just beyond David Raya's far post."
"When it was over, though, all that mattered to Arsenal was that they were back on top of the league, three points clear of Manchester City and four in front of Liverpool. They are tough, resilient and efficient. They have the ability to grind out ugly wins in challenging away games, which is a must for any side with aspirations of winning the league. The defence is strong. This was Arsenal's fifth clean sheet in eight games."
Arsenal produced a mechanical but effective performance, winning 1-0 at Fulham through a Leandro Trossard goal from a corner. The victory returned Arsenal to the top of the Premier League, three points ahead of Manchester City and four clear of Liverpool. The defence delivered its fifth clean sheet in eight games, showing resilience and efficiency. Fulham started strongly and created the better early chances, including efforts from Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson. Viktor Gyokeres extended a goalless run to nine matches for club and country. Arsenal managed to grind out an ugly but vital away win.
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