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Arsenal Crush Fulham 3-0; Saka Scores and Assists

5/5/2026

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Arsenal Crush Fulham

Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, scoring all three goals in the first half.
Bukayo Saka returned to the lineup, contributing a goal and an assist in the victory.
A fan who had predicted a 1-0 win was surprised by the three-goal margin.
The fan said losing the league lead to Manchester City shifted his focus to Arsenal’s momentum.

Summary

Saka Signs

Bukayo Saka signed a four-year contract in February, making him Arsenal’s highest-paid player until 2030.
Riccardo Calafiori challenged Arsenal teammates, saying European glory is forged in hostile environments.
Medical experts said withdrawing Saka at halftime was a load-management move for his Achilles injury.
Analysts warned that facing Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid will likely produce a low-scoring tactical battle.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2003-04 Premier League triumph, dubbed the ‘Invincibles’ after a season-long unbeaten run, culminated in a 3-1 Community Shield victory over Manchester United on 8 August 2004 before a 63,317 crowd. That season’s 49-match unbeaten streak ended on 23 October 2004, a legacy the current squad, led by Bukayo Saka, seeks to revive in the Premier League.

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Arsenal Crush Fulham

Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, scoring all three goals in the first half.
Bukayo Saka returned to the lineup, contributing a goal and an assist in the victory.
A fan who had predicted a 1-0 win was surprised by the three-goal margin.
The fan said losing the league lead to Manchester City shifted his focus to Arsenal’s momentum.

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