By Andrés Abril
Join the minute-by-minute follow-up of the Arsenal vs Fulham matchday 30 of the Premier League, goals and more
FINALLY !! There's no time for more! Arsenal wins decisively with goals from Merino and Saka. Magalhaes ' injury mars the Gunners ' performance and is a cause for concern ahead of the Champions League knockout tie against Madrid.
Andersen's shot went wide and may have been the last of the match.
FULHAAAAM GOOOOL!!! MUNIZ GOOOOOAL!!!
Muniz spices up the clash
With a bit of luck, Muniz 's shot slips through. The Brazilian snatches a ball with his right foot and, after touching a defender, the ball deceives Raya and ends up going in. These are some heart-stopping minutes to come.
Rice....OUT!! The midfielder hooks a rebound on the edge of the box and the shot is hard but too high. Goal kick.
Arsenal is trying to keep the game at a low temperature and prevent anything else from happening.
6 minutes added.
GOOOOO....NOOOOO!!! Martinelli scores a beautiful goal but his position was invalidated.
Just like in the first half, Arsenal opted to retreat in the closing minutes and relied on their defensive prowess.
Martinelli slips as he tries to find space for a shot, and Arteta laments it. Possession returns to Fulham's.
Muniz had a chance! The Fulham striker blasted home when he was completely alone at the far post. Arsenal are saved.
Another great move from Martinelli. The Brazilian once again outplays his opponent and delivers a cross that no one can finish.
Arsenal also make a change.
Timber Sale
Enter Trossard
Double change at Fulham.
Diop and Raúl Jiménez leave
Muniz and Sessegnon enter
ARSENAAAL GOOOOOOAAAL!!! GOOOOOOL FROM SAKAAAAA!!!
Saka regains his smile
It had to be Saka. After a fine cross from Merino and an exquisite touch from Martinelli , the English winger chased the ball down all alone at the far post and scored again just minutes after his return.
Jorge Cuenca makes no bones about it and hits the ball wide before it falls at Odegaard's feet. Arsenal's good approach.
Marco Silva is urging his players to increase the pressure to avoid an easy exit from Arsenal.
riple change at Fulham.
Adama, Smith Rowe and Lukic leave
Iwobi, Andreas Pereira and Willian enter
The Emirates roars.
Saka returns after three and a half months. The Gunners' star player is back .
Merino almost scored a brace! The Spaniard snatched a loose ball in the box, which deflected off a defender just as almost the entire Arsenal team was celebrating the goal.
Castagne goes to ground to stop Lewis-Skelly from advancing. It's a corner for Arsenal.
Lukic has to stop Lewis-Skelly from fouling and is booked.
Smith-Rowe looks for a first-time pass with great intention that finds no receiver. Marco Silva applauds.
The referee stops the game so Leno can be treated. The German goalkeeper blocks a brutal shot from Timber to the chest and is out of breath.
Great save from Raya! The Spanish goalkeeper prevents Raúl Jiménez from scoring after a series of errors from the Gunners' defense.
Odegaard....OUT! The Norwegian anticipates and unleashes a point-blank shot that Andersen ultimately deflects. Fulham is saved.
Martinelli rushes the byline and delivers a cross that Robinson ends up clearing. Good approach from Arsenal.
Raúl Jiménez argues with the referee over a ball that went out of bounds.
The second half begins!
Halftime ends at the Emirates ! Mikel Merino's goal puts Arsenal ahead. Gabriel Magalhaes' injury is a disgrace for Arteta's men.
The final minutes of the first half have been a monologue for Fulham. Arsenal have surrendered possession to defend deep for the remaining minutes.
4 minutes added.
Arsenal are opting to consolidate the result and consolidate their positions to avoid any scares in the first half. Fulham will have to come up with something if they want to capitalize on the situation.
The goal conceded has been a terrible blow to Fulham. The visitors are now hunkered down in their own half and trying to prevent another goal before halftime.
GOOOOOOOOL FROM ARSENAAAAL!!! MERINOOO GOOOOOAL!!!
Merino scores again
As if he were a lifelong striker. Mikel Merino weaves through three opponents and unleashes a tricky shot that Leno takes a moment to see. The goalkeeper reacts too late, and Arsenal takes the lead.
10 minutes to go before halftime. Arsenal are finding no space in Fulham's defensive structure and have barely created any threats.
It looks like Timber can continue. The Dutchman limps back onto the field.
Timber could have been injured on the defensive play. The fullback went to the ground, complaining of his knee.
Saliba and Timber team up to smother a dangerous attack from Raúl Jiménez.
Bukayo Saka comes out to warm up. Arsenal fans applaud their star, who returned today from injury.
Thomas goes strong into the clash and earns the ovation at the Emirates.
Nwaneri is on the alert! Arsenal's young star delivers a tremendous volley that forces Leno to push himself.
Leno succumbs to the pressure and gets the ball away.
Forced change at Arsenal.
Gabriel Magalhães leaves
Enter Kiwior
Arteta has trouble: Gabriel Magalhães crashes during a race and will be unable to continue, he appears to be muscular.
Good times for Fulham, who are starting to get closer to the goal defended by Raya.
Good start by Adama down the middle lane that Timber manages to cut off a very alert Timber.
Saliba is very alert and jumps from the defensive line to cut masterfully.
Arteta has remained standing since the start of the match. The Spanish coach constantly gives instructions to his players.
Arsenal are beginning to dominate possession and Fulham are beginning to retreat very close to their own goal.
The first few minutes of testing by both teams. Arsenal are pushing their line higher but are so far finding no cracks in Fulham's defense.
We’re observing Arsenal under Mikel Arteta approach this match with urgency. As the closest challengers to Liverpool, who appear poised to claim the Premier League title, the Gunners hold a strong position as favorites. Their attack has proven formidable, and their defensive resilience—led by a robust backline—positions them to secure a vital win at the Emirates Stadium.
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