Bukayo Saka eases Arsenal's title tension, Premier League lead extended
Bukayo Saka returned from a six-week absence and Viktor Gyokeres scored twice as Arsenal moved six points clear at the top.
- Arsenal stormed six points clear at the top of the English Premier League after defeating Fulham 3-0, with Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres scoring to ease tension as The Gunners chase their first title in 22 years.
- The return of Saka, making his first start in six weeks, freed Manager Mikel Arteta's squad to dominate after recent nervous displays, with Arteta saying "He certainly made a difference."
- Gyokeres opened the scoring nine minutes in from a Saka cross, while the England international later blasted in a second before Gyokeres headed home a Leandro Trossard delivery just before halftime.
- Elsewhere, West Ham United lost to Brentford, boosting Tottenham Hotspur's survival hopes, while Newcastle United ended a five-game losing streak by beating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 to climb to 13th.
- Focus now shifts to the second leg against Atletico Madrid as Arteta rested key players including Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze for the closing stages, with the UEFA Champions League semi-final tie finely poised at 1-1.
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