Arsenal moved past Fulham to move six points clear of Manchester City Football News

Viktor Gyokeres scored twice as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Fulham to boast that they will end a 22-year wait.

Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders close in on their first title in 22 years.

Mikel Arteta’s side demolished hapless Fulham with three goals in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium.

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Gyokeres put Arsenal ahead, and the Swedish striker struck again on the stroke of half-time after Saka doubled their lead.

The Gunners’ second league win has moved them six points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s men have two games in hand, the first of which took place at Everton on Monday, but Arsenal’s dominant display has left City unblemished in the title race.

City can take points with Arsenal if they win their game in hand, but goal difference will decide if both teams take more points.

Arsenal, who have three matches remaining, have a goal difference of +41, while City are on +37 with five to play.

Often criticized for their poor run of form this season, the Gunners have finally produced the kind of football that is the hallmark of would-be champions.

Thankfully, Saka returned to the starting lineup on March 22 after recovering from an Achilles injury.

The England international, who played twice last week, is back in time and his top form showed what Arsenal have missed after three defeats in five games.

Arsenal have been far from convincing in recent weeks, taking the lead after poor defeats against City and Bournemouth.

A hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle last week did little to quell their worries, prompting Arteta to urge his players to keep their emotions in check during the fierce competition.

For a few days at least he can relax, and now check on City’s trip to Everton.

– Relentless Arsenal –

Arsenal will focus on their quest to win the Champions League for the first time, with a semi-final draw against Atletico Madrid at 1-1 before Tuesday’s game in north London.

The Gunners have not lost a home league game against Fulham in 33 meetings, and it looked as though the run would be flawless.

Arteta opted to start left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield for the first time in place of Martin Zubimendi.

The gamble paid off well as Arsenal dominated from the start and took the lead in the ninth minute.

Skipping Raul Jimenez with such speed and grace that the Fulham striker finished off the pile, Saka whipped in a low cross into the six-yard box, and Gyokeres capitalized on the finish.

Arsenal forced Fulham into submissions with their constant pressing, and even keeper David Raya joined in, running into his own area to tackle Jimenez in midfield.

Arsenal held on as a vice, and Saka scored in the 40th minute.

Gyokeres was the assistant, carrying the ball cleverly until Saka’s run took him into the Fulham area.

Picked out by Gyokeres’ pass, Saka cleverly moved his body to fool Bernd Leno with a finish that whistled past him from 12 yards.

Arsenal had no intention of preparing for this, and Gyokeres struck again in the first-half stoppage time.

He rose above the Fulham defense to take the break with a long header from Leandro Trossard’s cross for his 21st goal in all competitions this season.

The Gunners lost their cool after Arteta replaced Saka at half-time to save him for the Atletico game.

Gyokeres shot Leno from 10 yards, and Calafiori’s deflected header hit the bar but Arsenal’s lead continued to grow.