Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on May 2, 2026. Viktor Gyokeres scored two goals, while Bukayo Saka made a successful return from injury.
“We kicked off a massive few days in the best possible way by moving six points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to an emphatic victory over Fulham,” said Mikel Arteta.
This victory extended Arsenal’s lead in the Premier League. They now sit six points clear of their nearest rivals.
Gyokeres’ first goal came from an assist by Saka, who also scored later in the match. This marked Saka’s first start since recovering from an Achilles injury.
Key statistics:
- Gyokeres has now scored 21 goals this season.
- Saka has been involved in 150 goals for Arsenal across 308 appearances.
- Arsenal maintains a 32-game unbeaten home record against Fulham.
- Fulham has failed to score in four consecutive away matches.
- A goal by Riccardo Calafiori was ruled out for offside.
- The expected goals for Arsenal in the first half were 2.4, the highest since May 2022.
Saka became the fourth-youngest player to start 200 Premier League games, achieving this milestone at just 24 years and 239 days old.
The win puts Arsenal in a strong position as they continue their title race. Their next challenge is against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.