Arsenal maintained their place at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday evening.

Fringe forward Leandro Trossard scored the winning goal at Craven Cottage, with the Belgian repaying the club after signing a new contract in the summer.

Arsenal fans will hope their side can continue their strong start to the 2025-26 Premier League season, with the Emirates Stadium outfit desperate for silverware this term.

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Arsenal signed Viktor Gyokeres in the summer, with the Swedish forward partnered by Bukayo Saka and Trossard in attack against Fulham.

After the victory, manager Mikel Arteta was quick to praise the duo for an under-rated part of their collective game.

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Arsenal’s progression in recent seasons has been built around a solid defence, with the Gunners recording another clean sheet on Saturday.

While star defenders William Saliba and Gabriel often receive a lot of the credit, Arteta has stated defending is a whole-of-team responsibility – and picked out his forwards for praise in this regard.

“The way our front line chases the ball, puts people under pressure, creates chaos there – it’s phenomenal,” the Arsenal...