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“Arsenal secured a crucial three points with a brilliant first-half display against a lacklustre Fulham side in the Premier League,” said an Arsenal spokesperson after their 3-0 victory on May 2, 2026.

Viktor Gyökeres scored two goals, leading his team to a commanding win at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka added another goal, marking his 150th goal involvement for Arsenal. This match highlighted Gyökeres’ impressive debut season, as he became the second Arsenal player to score over 20 goals in his first season this century.

Arsenal’s performance was particularly notable as they took a three-goal lead at halftime. This marked the first time since November 2024 that they achieved such a feat in a Premier League match. The team’s expected goals in the first half reached 2.4, their highest since May 2022.

Fulham struggled throughout the match and continued their poor away record against Arsenal, having not won any of their last 33 away matches against them in league history. Mikel Arteta made five changes to his starting line-up for this game, which proved effective.

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 have two games in hand. Riccardo Calafiori had a goal ruled out for offside during the first half, further compounding Fulham’s frustrations.

“For Fulham, their horrendous record away at Arsenal continues,” noted analysts following the match. They have faced significant challenges when playing at the Emirates Stadium.

This win solidifies Arsenal’s place as serious contenders for the Champions League next season, while Gyökeres’ contributions continue to draw attention from fans and pundits alike.