Arsenal boasted hopes of ending their 22-year title wait with a 3-0 win against Fulham, with Victor Gokeres scoring twice.
Published May 2, 2026
Victor Gokeres and Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal win 3-0 against Fulham on Saturday, moving the Premier League leaders one step closer to their first title in 22 years.
Mikel Arteta’s side crushed a miserable Fulham side at the Emirates Stadium with a three-goal onslaught in the first half.
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Gokeres’ goal put Arsenal ahead, Saka doubled their lead before the Swedish striker struck again just before half-time.
The Gunners have won their second consecutive league win, increasing the difference with second place Manchester City to six points.
Josep Guardiola’s side have two games left, the first of which is at Everton on Monday, but Arsenal’s dominant performance leaves City with no room for error in the exciting title race.
City could level with Arsenal on points if they win the match, but goal difference will be the deciding factor if both teams continue to take maximum points.
Arsenal have a goal difference of +41 with three games remaining, while City have a goal difference of +37 with five games remaining.
Although often criticized for their ugly wins this season, the Gunners have finally produced the flowing football that is the hallmark of a championship contender.
Significantly, Saka returned to the starting XI for the first time since March 22 after returning from an Achilles injury.
The England winger made a narrow return after making two substitute appearances last week and his sublime performance showed what Arsenal had been missing after losing three games in a five-game absence.
Arsenal have had far from convincing results in recent weeks, losing a significant lead at the top of the table after damaging performances against City and Bournemouth.
Last weekend’s tense 1-0 win against Newcastle gave little indication they had overcome their fears, and Arteta urged his players to control their emotions in the nerve-wracking title race.
With all eyes on City’s trip to Everton, he will at least be able to relax for a few days.
– Merciless Arsenal –
Arsenal will focus on their bid for a first Champions League title after drawing 1-1 in the semi-final with Atletico Madrid ahead of the second leg in north London on Tuesday.
The Gunners have never lost in 33 home league games against Fulham and it was clear from the start that this match would remain intact.
Arteta started left-back Miles Lewis-Skelly in midfield for the first time in place of Martin Zvimendi.
The gamble paid off, with Arsenal dominating from the start and taking the lead in the 9th minute.
With such speed and grace, he evaded Raul Jimenez and the Fulham striker was left in a heap on the turf. Saka curled a superb low cross into the six-yard box, where Gokeres finished with a tap-in.
Arsenal pressed Fulham relentlessly and keeper David Raya joined in, sprinting from the area and tackling Jimenez on the halfway line.
Arsenal took a vice-like initiative and Saka scored in the 40th minute.
Gökeres was the provider and expertly kept the ball until Saka’s run forced him into the Fulham area.
Saka pounced on Gokeres’ pass, moved his body deftly to deceive Bernd Leno, and then curled a clinically low finish past him from 12 yards.
Arsenal weren’t going to settle for that and Gokeres scored again in first-half stoppage time.
He outplayed the Fulham defense and scored his 21st goal in all competitions this season with a superb header from Leandro Trossard’s cross to cap off a frantic break.
The Gunners lost some of their rhythm as Arteta saved Saka for the game against Atletico, subbing him in late in the second half.
Gokeres fired straight at Leno from 10 yards and Calafioli deflected a header that hit the bar, but Arsenal’s title bid continues to accelerate.
