“Arsenal secured a crucial three points with a brilliant first-half display against a lacklustre Fulham side in the Premier League,” said Mikel Arteta after the match. On May 2, 2026, at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal dominated their London rivals Fulham, finishing with a decisive 3-0 victory.
Viktor Gyökeres shone brightly, netting two goals that underscored his growing impact this season. With this brace, he became the second Arsenal player to score over 20 goals in his debut season this century, following in the footsteps of Alexis Sanchez. Bukayo Saka added another goal to his tally, marking his 150th goal involvement for the club.
This match was particularly significant as it marked the first time Arsenal led by three goals at half-time in a Premier League game since November 2024. The Gunners’ expected goals in the first half reached 2.4, their highest since May 2022, demonstrating their attacking prowess and tactical execution under Arteta.
Fulham’s struggles continued; they have not won in their last 33 away matches against Arsenal in league history. “For Fulham, their horrendous record away at Arsenal continues,” noted one analyst. Despite some promising moments, including Riccardo Calafiori having a goal ruled out for offside, they failed to capitalize on their chances.
The victory allowed Arsenal to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points, putting pressure on title rivals Manchester City, who still have two games in hand. With five changes made to the starting line-up by Arteta for this match, it showed his commitment to rotation and depth as they push for Champions League qualification.
The Gunners are now looking forward to maintaining this momentum as they approach the final stretch of the season. Fans will be eager to see if Gyökeres can continue his impressive form and if Saka can add to his remarkable tally.
