Leandro Trossard Fires Arsenal Past Fulham to Stay Top of Premier League

Leandro Trossard’s decisive strike earns Arsenal a 1-0 win at Fulham, keeping Mikel Arteta’s men three points clear at the Premier League summit.

Arsenal maintained their grip on the Premier League summit with a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Leandro Trossard’s second-half strike proved enough to keep Mikel Arteta’s side three points clear at the top of the table.

The breakthrough came in the 58th minute after a well-rehearsed corner routine. Bukayo Saka swung in a precise delivery, Gabriel flicked it on, and Trossard pounced at the back post to convert from close range. It was Arsenal’s 50th goal from a corner since 2022, underlining their set-piece mastery.

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Arsenal’s Resilience Shines Through

Although Arsenal dominated 65%0 possession, Fulham started aggressively and created early chances through Raúl Jiménez and Harry Wilson. Still, Arsenal’s defense, led by William Saliba and Gabriel, stood firm to register an eighth clean sheet in 11 matches across all competitions.

The Gunners appeared to have a chance to double their lead when Saka went down inside the box, but VAR controversially overturned the penalty. Nevertheless, Arsenal stayed composed, managing the game with maturity and control to see out the result.

Match Stats at a Glance

• Score: Fulham 0–1 Arsenal
• Goal: Trossard (58’)
• Possession: Fulham 35% – Arsenal 65%
• Venue: Craven Cottage, London
• Attendance: 27,736
• Arsenal record: 6 wins, 1 loss
• Fulham record: 2 wins, 4 losses

The win strengthens Arsenal’s place at the top of the Premier League, increasing pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool. Fulham, meanwhile, will need a quick response to avoid sliding further down the table.

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