Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium today in Premier League Matchweek 35, sending a strong message in the title race and moving six points clear at the top of the table.
Viktor Gyökeres scored a brace opening in the 9th minute and adding a second at 45+4’ just before halftime. Bukayo Saka marked his return by captaining the side and netting Arsenal’s third in the 40th minute. The win handed David Raya his 17th clean sheet of the season, as Arsenal posted an xG of around 3.0 to Fulham’s 0.4.
Myles Lewis-Skelly delivered an impressive performance in the absence of captain Martin Ødegaard. Gyökeres’ double takes him to 21 goals in his debut season.
The emphatic victory leaves Arsenal on 76 points from 35 played: 23W-7D-5L, +41 GD. Manchester City sit second with 70 points from 33 played: 21W-7D-5L, +37 GD, with two games in hand. Manchester United have ∼61 points and Liverpool ∼58 points.
Arsenal have three remaining fixtures, described as winnable home games against mid-table sides. The result increases pressure on Manchester City to win their remaining matches to stay in contention. A title win would end Arsenal’s 22-year drought. The race remains alive due to City’s games in hand, but today’s result strengthens Arsenal’s position significantly as the season nears its climax.
Fans and pundits are buzzing about Gyökeres’ form and the team’s momentum.
Elsewhere in Europe: Porto End Title Wait, Schalke Promoted
Official Porto have won the Portuguese League title! It’s the first time they’ve won the league since the 2021-22 season. Congratulations to Porto manager Francesco Farioli, just 37-years-old.
Official Schalke have been PROMOTED to the Bundesliga! They’ve won x7 German league titles, x5 DFB Pokal, x1 DFB Ligapokal, x1 DFL-Supercup, x1 UEFA Cup and x2 UEFA Intertoto. Great to see them back in the top division.