Overview
- Leandro Trossard scored from close range after a corner flick-on by Gabriel around the 56–58 minute mark to secure a 1-0 win at Craven Cottage.
- Referee Anthony Taylor initially awarded a penalty on Bukayo Saka before VAR overturned it for a prior touch on the ball, and a later check for a foul on Viktor Gyokeres yielded no spot kick.
- Arsenal moved to 19 points and remained first in the Premier League, three clear of Manchester City, while Fulham stayed 14th on eight points.
- Raúl Jiménez returned from injury to start and complete the match for Fulham, registering limited attacking output despite steady work off the ball.
- Arsenal turn to Tuesday’s Champions League home tie against Atlético Madrid, as Fulham prepare to visit Newcastle United next Saturday.