Arsenal continue to lead the Premier League after a tight 1-0 triumph against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Building on their recent success, including a victory over West Ham, the Gunners entered the international break in strong form.
Confident and composed, Arsenal secured a narrow win over the Cottagers, achieving their fifth clean sheet of the campaign.
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Fulham’s manager Marco Silva revealed some uncertainty regarding Raul Jimenez’s readiness, but the striker was deemed fit to start. Alex Iwobi was included in the starting eleven, while his compatriot Cavin Bassey remained on the bench.
For Arsenal, Mikel Arteta made a single adjustment, introducing Eberechi Eze in midfield to replace the sidelined captain Martin Odegaard.
During the opening 45 minutes, Arsenal dominated possession but struggled to generate clear-cut opportunities. Fulham’s only notable attempt came from Victor Gyokeres, who managed a shot on target.
In the second half, Arsenal intensified their efforts and fashioned several opportunities, ultimately capitalizing on a set-piece to break the deadlock.
Despite Fulham’s attempts to level the score, Arsenal’s defense remained resolute, preventing any shots on target from the home side.
With this victory, Arsenal solidify their position at the summit of the league table, holding a three-point advantage over Manchester City and a four-point lead over Liverpool, who have yet to play this week.