Premier League: Arsenal Edges Fulham 1-0 to Open Three-Point Gap at the Top

Arsenal has returned to the summit of the Premier League standings, establishing a crucial three-point lead following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over local rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage in Saturday’s late kick-off.

Dependable NG reports that the Gunners entered the international break just one point ahead of reigning champions Liverpool, with a chance to extend their advantage after Manchester City had temporarily moved to the top earlier in the day following a 2-0 win over Everton. Despite dominating possession, Mikel Arteta’s men failed to break the deadlock in the first half against a resolute Fulham side.

The decisive moment arrived in the second half, showcasing Arsenal’s continued prowess from set-pieces. Bukayo Saka’s well-delivered corner kick was cleverly flicked on by defender Gabriel Magalhães into the path of Leandro Trossard, who had the simple task of tapping the ball into the net for the only goal of the match.

The visitors thought they had secured a penalty moments later when Saka was brought down, but the decision was overturned by VAR after a review, which determined that the Fulham defender had made contact with the ball first.

Despite the controversial overturned call, Arsenal successfully held on to secure the narrow 1-0 win. With the victory, the Gunners now sit on 19 points, three clear of second-placed Manchester City. The result also places them four points ahead of Liverpool, who are scheduled to host fierce rivals Manchester United tomorrow.