Saka Leads Arsenal to Fifth Consecutive Premier League Win Maintaining Top Spot

Arsenal maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Fulham, thanks to a goal from Leandro Trossard, who benefited from a corner delivered by Bukayo Saka. Saka, who captained the side in Martin Ødegaard's absence, was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-around performance, which included creating six chances, completing six dribbles, winning 14 duels, and drawing fouls in dangerous areas. Despite Saka's excellence, he expressed disappointment over his corner-taking early in the game and a penalty awarded to Arsenal being overturned by VAR after a review. Arsenal's defense was solid, preventing Fulham from registering a single shot on target for the second consecutive Premier League game. Trossard's contribution has been significant this season, with 31 goals and 25 assists since his debut in January 2023, second only to Saka at Arsenal. The win puts Arsenal three points clear at the top of the table, though Liverpool could narrow the gap depending on their upcoming match.