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Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League after easing to a 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, restoring momentum in the title race ahead of their Champions League semifinal second leg.
Bukayo Saka, making his first start since returning from an Achilles injury, made an immediate impact.
In a match reported by ESPN, nine minutes into the match he slipped a precise pass to Viktor Gyökeres, who finished comfortably to give Arsenal the lead.
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The pair reversed roles five minutes before the break, with Gyökeres setting up Saka to beat Bernd Leno at his near post.
Gyökeres added Arsenal’s third before halftime, meeting Leandro Trossard’s cross with a firm header to cap a commanding first-half display.
The result eased the tension that had built around the Emirates in recent weeks and temporarily increased the pressure on title rivals Manchester City.
It also provided a timely confidence boost as Mikel Arteta’s side turn their focus to Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Atlético Madrid.
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