Premier League
4:30 p.mMay 2, 2026
Regular season – 35
Emirates Stadium
Referee: Jarred Gillett, Australia
arsenal
Fulham
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2.97
Expected Goals (xG)
0.43
Passing by
447 (89%)
Accurate passes
345 (83%)
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1
G
David Raya
6.9
33
d
Riccardo Calafiori
7.5
6
d
Gabriel Magalhães
6.9
2
d
Guillem Saliba
7.6
4
d
Ben White
7.2
49
M
Myles Lewis-Skelly
7.2
41
M
Rice Declan
7.3
M
Leandro Trossard
45+4′
10
M
god bless you
6.6
M
Bukayo Saka (C)
40′
9′ F
Viktor Gyökeres
9′
45+4′
40′
1
G
Bernd Leno
7.2
33
d
Antonee Robinson
6.2
3
d
Calvin Bassey
7.0
5
d
Joachim Andersen
6.7
21
d
Timothy Castagne
6.2
M
Saša Lukić
23′ Stumbled
6
M
Harrison Reed (C)
6.5
19
M
Samuel Chukwueze
6.0
32
M
Emile Smith Rowe
6.7
8
M
Harry Wilson
6.2
7
F
Raul Jimenez
6.2
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs)
- Relegation – Championship
Arsenal demolished Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium to consolidate their position at the top of the Premier League, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring twice in a dominant display.
Arsenal went into this game top of the league with 73 points from 34 games. Fulham, meanwhile, was in tenth position with 48 points. The Gunners brought good form into the competition, while Fulham looked to upset the odds against the league leaders.
The hosts struck early and hard. Viktor Gyökeres opened the scoring in the ninth minute, giving Arsenal an immediate lead. Fulham were under pressure from the start and struggled to get a foothold in the game.
Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 40th minute with a clinical finish. The winger was in outstanding form, terrorizing the Fulham defense down the flank. Arsenal’s attacking play looked sharp and determined as they headed into the interval.
Gyökeres added his second goal in the 45th minute, just before the break. The striker’s brace gave Arsenal a huge 3-0 lead. Fulham offered little resistance and headed into the dressing room facing an uphill battle.
In the second half, Arsenal controlled the proceedings without needing to exert maximum effort. Fulham created few genuine chances to trouble the home defence. S. Lukic was shown a yellow card in the 23rd minute for Fulham, showing his frustration.
Arsenal’s defense remained solid throughout. William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori organized the backline effectively. The home keeper made just one save, a reflection of Fulham’s limited attacking threat.
Leandro Trossard provided crucial support in Arsenal’s midfield and attack. His work rate and creativity helped Arsenal control the tempo. Declan Rice anchored the midfield with his usual composure and positioning.
The stats told the story of Arsenal’s dominance. The hosts registered a total of 18 shots with 9 on target, compared to Fulham’s 10 shots and just 1 on target. Arsenal’s expected goals stood at 2.97, while Fulham managed just 0.43. Possession favored Arsenal by 54 to 46 percent.
Arsenal’s passing accuracy reached 89 percent with 447 accurate passes from 504 attempts. Fulham completed 345 of 417 passes with an accuracy rate of 83%. The quality of Arsenal’s play was evident in every statistical category.
This win strengthens Arsenal’s grip on top of the Premier League. The Gunners now have 76 points from 35 games played. Fulham remain in tenth place, their hopes of climbing the table dealt a major blow by this heavy defeat.
