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Arsenal Blow Away Fulham to Turn up Heat on Man City, West Ham Suffer Blow
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice as Arsenal controlled Fulham and kept pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
- Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, defeating Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium in a dominant first-half display.
- Following Manchester City's April 23 victory over Burnley that knocked Arsenal off top spot, the Gunners have struggled with nerves at the Emirates while chasing their first league title in 22 years.
- Bukayo Saka, making his first start since March 22, orchestrated the victory by setting up Viktor Gyokeres' ninth-minute opener before scoring himself; Gyokeres added a second goal to complete the dominant display.
- Manager Mikel Arteta's side hold a six-point lead, though Manchester City have two games in hand starting with Monday's match against Everton; Arsenal pivot focus toward Tuesday's Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.
- Fulham, who have never won away at Arsenal in 33 league visits, offered little resistance as Arsenal prepare for West Ham United while Manchester City face Brentford in their pursuit of the title.
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