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Fulham 0-3 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Trossard shines for Gunners

By Adam Schultz

Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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A brutal first-half blitz saw Arsenal ease past Fulham at Craven Cottage as goals from Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard sent them on their way.

Mikel Arteta named virtually a full-strength side with Leandro Trossard back from injury, and Gabriel Jesus surprisingly named on the bench.

The Gunners were in front quickly after having a goal disallowed as Gabriel rose to head home Leandro Trossard’s corner. Arsenal doubled their lead after some great work from Trossard in the box, and his clipped ball found Martinelli, who headed home from close range as the Gunners were in a dominating mood.

The visitors added a third just before halftime as Martin Odegaard was found in the box by Trossard before thumping his effort home after some clever work to create the opening.

The second half was far less entertaining than the first, as Arsenal had to navigate through without much trouble.

After they calmed an early Fulham storm, it was easy as you like for the Gunners and they secured a crucial away win, barely getting out of second gear in the process.

Fulham 0-3 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Trossard shines for Gunners

The game provided plenty of talking points, here they are.

1. Gabriel Jesus is back

The Brazilian made his long-awaited return to the side and played the last 15 or so minutes. Arsenal will want to be cautious with their star man as he is so integral to their success.

It will be like a new signing for Arsenal as they chase title glory, and with Jesus returning at Craven Cottage, they again get a nice little confidence boost.

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Just how pivotal his role will be in the title race is unknown, but having Jesus back on the pitch is superb at this time of year.

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