Arsenal surge six points clear of Man City with dominant 3-0 win over Fulham
Synopsis
Arsenal have seized control of the Premier League title race with a commanding 3-0 dismantling of Fulham, opening a six-point gap over Manchester City with two games to play. City's path to the title now runs through a tricky Everton fixture and another must-win, leaving the Gunners within touching distance of their first league crown since 2004.
Key Takeaways
Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0 at home on 3 May , moving six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League .
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice, with Bukayo Saka adding the third goal in a dominant first-half display.
Saka made his first start since March , providing the assist for Gyokeres' opening goal.
Manchester City hold two games in hand but must win both — starting with Everton on Monday — to keep the title race alive.
Fulham remain in 10th place , three points off the top six, managing only one shot on target.
Arsenal moved six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Fulham on 3 May. The Gunners' clinical display, underpinned by a brace from Viktor Gyokeres and a goal from Bukayo Saka, leaves City — who hold two games in hand — with a mountain to climb in the title race.
Arsenal's clinical dominance
Saka, making his first start since March, set up Gyokeres for the opener in the ninth minute after bamboozling Raul Jimenez down the right flank. The winger then doubled the lead in the 40th minute with a trademark near-post finish, capitalising on outstanding hold-up play from Gyokeres. The Hungarian striker completed his brace in first-half stoppage time, rising unmarked to redirect Leandro Trossard's hanging cross past Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Fulham's toothless display
Fulham offered little resistance, managing just one shot on target — a 72nd minute effort from Timothy Castagne that David Raya saved comfortably. Arsenal came close to a fourth when Riccardo Calafiori's header struck the crossbar in the second half. The defeat leaves Fulham in 10th place, three points adrift of the top six.
City's path narrows
Manchester City must win both of their remaining games — starting with a difficult trip to Everton on Monday — to keep the title race alive. The six-point gap represents City's largest deficit to the leaders at this stage of a season in recent years, and with Arsenal's superior goal difference, the mathematical advantage has swung decisively toward the Gunners.
Relegation zone tightens
At the foot of the table, Tottenham can climb out of the relegation zone with a win away to Aston Villa on Sunday, while Brentford's emphatic 3-0 victory at home to West Ham United at the Gtech Community Stadium has deepened the Hammers' survival fears and catapulted Brentford into the top six.
Point of View
The Gunners now control their own destiny in a way City no longer does. City's two-game cushion becomes a burden when the gap is this wide and time is this short. Pep Guardiola's side faces a psychological hurdle as much as a mathematical one: they must win out while hoping Arsenal slip, a scenario that has historically favoured the team ahead. The title is Arsenal's to lose.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Arsenal vs Fulham match?
Arsenal won 3-0 at home against Fulham on 3 May. Viktor Gyokeres scored twice and Bukayo Saka added the third goal in a dominant first-half performance.
How many points clear is Arsenal of Manchester City?
Arsenal moved six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League following the 3-0 victory. This is Arsenal's largest lead of the season.
What must Manchester City do to stay in the title race?
Manchester City must win both of their remaining two games to keep the title race alive. They start with a trip to Everton on Monday. City currently trail Arsenal by six points with a superior goal difference favouring the Gunners.
When did Bukayo Saka return to action?
Bukayo Saka made his first start since March in the match against Fulham on 3 May. He provided the assist for Viktor Gyokeres' opening goal and scored the second himself.
Where does Fulham stand in the league table?
Fulham remain in 10th place in the Premier League table, three points adrift of the top six following their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal.
