Mikel Arteta commended Arsenal‘s increasing composure following their vital 1-0 triumph over Fulham, which solidified their position atop the Premier League standings.
Leandro Trossard‘s decisive goal in the 58th minute secured the Gunners’ fifth straight victory across all competitions.
This win extends Arsenal’s advantage to three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, while Liverpool trails by four points before their upcoming clash with Manchester United.
This outcome represents a remarkable improvement compared to last season, when Arsenal only earned a single point from their away fixtures at Newcastle and Fulham, as well as their home game against West Ham. This term, they have claimed full points from those identical encounters.
Arteta interprets this enhanced performance as a strong indication of the squad’s championship aspirations, targeting their first league crown since 2004.
“Our recent track record wasn’t favorable, and we aimed to reverse that trend, as we demonstrated against Newcastle and West Ham on home turf,” Arteta explained.
“This victory is another stride toward cultivating the mindset and resilience needed to prevail in challenging matches against formidable opponents, especially in tough venues.”
“When the scoreline remains goalless and the match drags on, it becomes increasingly demanding. Yet, we exhibited great maturity, persistently probing in different ways until we finally broke through with a set-piece. We earned this win.”