London, May 2, 2026 Arsenal extends Premier League lead with 3-0 Fulham win Arsenal widened their gap at the top of the Premier League table to six points with a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on May 2, 2026. The Gunners delivered a clinical performance against mid-table Fulham, with Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres scoring twice and assisting Bukayo Saka’s goal to secure the three points. The win temporarily extends Arsenal’s lead over second-place Manchester City, who have a game in hand, as the title race enters its decisive phase.
Key Performances and Tactical Moves
Gyökeres opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a composed finish, then turned provider for Saka’s 40th-minute strike. The Swedish forward added his second goal in stoppage time of the first half (45+4’), effectively sealing the result before halftime.
Manager Mikel Arteta made strategic substitutions, withdrawing key players early to preserve their fitness ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Atletico Madrid on May 5. Saka, who recently returned from a five-game absence due to an Achilles injury, was among those rested, alongside Declan Rice and Gyökeres.
The victory marks Arsenal’s fourth consecutive league win, reinforcing their credentials as genuine title contenders. Fulham, meanwhile, remain in 12th place, with little left to play for this season.