Arsenal captain Bukayo Saka wore the armband on Saturday night as the Gunners secured a 1–0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, opening up a three-point cushion at the top of the Premier League.
Despite the victory, Saka remained critical of his early corner deliveries, admitting he felt some were below standard.
00:00Arsenal captain Bakayo Saka wore the armband on Saturday night as the Gunners secured a 1-0 win away over Fulham, opening up a three-point cushion at the top of the Premier League table.
00:14Despite the victory, Saka remained critical of his early corner deliveries, admitting he felt some were below standard. His persistence paid off, however. A well-placed corner found Gabriel, who flicked the ball on for Leandro Trossard to score the decisive goal just before the hour mark.
00:332-0 win.
01:03Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed frustration with the manager of the goal, noting that his team had largely restricted Gabriel's influence before the decisive moment. Despite their control in open play, Fulham were unable to prevent Arsenal from exploiting a key set-piece opportunity.
01:24Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta highlighted the importance of creating these situations, pointing out that the Gunners generated numerous corners and free kicks especially against teams that defend deep.
01:38By putting players in the right positions and roles, Arsenal are able to convert these chances into goals, providing a critical edge in tight matches.
01:47While Arsenal's performance in open play remains a work in progress, their efficiency from set-pieces combined with Saka's leadership has helped maintain their position at the summit.
01:58The Gunners now look to build on this momentum as they continue their campaign, relying on a blend of tactical discipline, dead-ball proficiency and key contributions from leaders like Saka and Trossard.
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