Arsenal beat Fulham to go six points clear at Premier League summit
Gyökeres double and Saka strike secure comfortable win as title race intensifies
Quick Look
- Arsenal defeated Fulham to move six points clear at the Premier League top, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring twice and Bukayo Saka adding a third.
- The Gunners had not won by more than two goals since their Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen on March 17.
- Manchester City, with two games in hand, must beat Everton away tomorrow to keep pace.
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Why It Matters
Arsenal had not won a game by more than a two-goal margin since their 2-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen on March 17, making yesterday's victory a significant psychological boost.
Arsenal cruised past Fulham yesterday to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners had not won a game by more than a two-goal margin since their 2-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen on March 17. However, a double from Viktor Gyökeres and a strike from Bukayo Saka eased any nerves. Manchester City, who have two games in hand, must now beat Everton away tomorrow to keep pace with their title rivals.
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Open Questions
- How will Manchester City perform against Everton?
- Can Arsenal maintain their six-point lead?
