Fulham 0 Arsenal 3 LIVE RESULT: Gunners go FIVE points clear of Man City with dominant win over Cottagers – updates

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Chance!

Arsenal come close to a third after some lovely passing between Odegaard, Trossard and Xhaka.

But the latter breaks inside the area, finds Leno one-on-one but his final touch is too heavy and the Fulham keeper picks the ball up in front of him

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Fulham are slowly gaining ground but Arsenal are so good on the counter.

However, Silva has managed to contain the Gunners' very recent onslaught that saw them score three goals in 10 minutes!

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That's two Gabriels so far...

And there's another one on the bench, who loves to score and is craving for his return...

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What an amazing start for Arsenal, Martinelli has been absolutely dominating down the wings!

And the Gunners' midfield trio has been unstoppable, stunning counter-attacks by Arteta's men

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Arsenal are just unstoppable!

The Gunners play nicely out the back and the ball reaches Trossard down the left.

The January signing delivers a cross that deflects off Tete and reaches Martinelli at the far post where he beats Leno with a header!

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Goal!

Martinelli doubles Arsenal's lead!!!

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Chance!

Arsenal come close to a second with a stunning curling long-range shot by Saliba that just misses the crossbar!

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Arsenal are still pushing forward, they are not at all slowing down after two goals - one of which counted.

A stunning performance from Arteta's midfield trio

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Arsenal have scored again after their disallowed goal, and that one should stand!

Trossard delivers a pinpoint corner-kick from the left and Gabriel beats Leno with a towering header

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Goal!

Arsenal score with Gabriel!!!

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Chance!

Arsenal are still pushing forward despite their disallowed goal!

Xhaka breaks inside the area, dribbles past a Fulham defender and produces a sliding shot that Leno barely keeps out

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No goal!

Martinelli is caught just inches offside before his run down the left, which saw him try a shot from a tight angle that Leno palmed away before Robinson's deflection pushed the ball in his own goal

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Goal!

Arsenal open the scoring with Robinson's own goal!!!

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Chance

And we have the first opportunity of the match with Fulham star Mitrovic chesting the ball down inside the area but his shot is too weak and goes way over the crossbar

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Here's how the two teams look like today.

Fulham in their signature white and Arsenal in their black away kit

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No significant opportunity yet at Craven Cottage.

Arsenal still with the possession and tempo, but are struggling to worry former team-mate Leno

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Arsenal are pressing high but Fulham are holding strong.

Silva has a good history against Arsenal, he actually beat them on his first Champions League game against them as Olympiacos manager in 2015 at the Emirates

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A slow start from both sides but Arsenal look more comfortable on the ball.

The Gunners control possession and tempo so far

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And another quick reminder:

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta appears to have chosen a 4-3-3 formation against Fulham.

Aaron Ramsdale starts between the sticks with Ben White at right-back and Oleksandr Zinchenko on the other side, while Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba team up at centre-back.

Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and captain Martin Odegaard link up in midfield.

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard lead the attack.

And of course, Gabriel Jesus has returned to Arteta's matchday squad for the first time since the 2022 World Cup where he injured his knee while playing for Brazil.

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Just a quick reminder:

Fulham manager Marco Silva appears to have opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation against Arsenal.

Bernd Leno starts in goal with Kenny Tete at right-back and Antonee Robinson on the other side, while Tosin Adarabioyo and captain Tim Ream link up at centre-back.

Harrison Reed and Sasa Lukic team up in midfield with Andreas Pereira at No10.

Bobby De Cordova-Reed covers the right-flank with Manor Solomon on the other side.

And of course, Aleksandar Mitrovic spearheads the attack.

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Peep!

Off we go in London!!!

Here come the teams!

Craven Cottage is ready to host the big Premier League clash between Fulham and Arsenal.

The Cottagers' captain Tim Ream leads his team-mates out on the pitch.

Martin Odegaard dons the Gunners' esteemed armband for thsi London clash.

Not long to go now...!

Silva's Fulham ready

Fulham boss Marco Silva insists his team is ready for a tough test against Arsenal.

Silva told Sky Sports: "We don't change many things. They can make you go a little bit more low on the pitch than we'd like. But we are ready to do it.

"And when we have the ball we have to express ourselves on the pitch.

"We have to mix up our game to explore the gaps."

Jesus lifts Arsenal

Arsenal have been missing Gabriel Jesus after the 2022 World Cup, which saw him injuring his knee.

The Gunners won 14 games, drew once and only lost once with Jesus on the team.

But without the striker, the North Londoners won 12, drew three and lost five.

The Brazil international has helped Arsenal score an average of 2.2 goals per game, but without him Mikel Arteta's side only managed 1.9.

To be more specific, the visitors won 88 per cent of their games with Jesus and only 60 per cent without him

Arteta on Jesus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed Gabriel Jesus's return to his squad.

Arteta told Sky Sports: ";Huge [to have him back].

"His presence, what he transmits to the teams, the experience he has in these types of games, he's a huge player for us.

"He's changed our dynamic, he's changed our belief he's put the team in a different status and it's great to have him back."