Fulham vs Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli, Willian Jose Shine on Debuts as Gunners Win Premier League Season Opener 3-0

Arsenal – who finished 8th last season – which is their worst in the last 25 years – got off to a breathtaking start in the Premier League season opener against Fulham on Saturday at Craven Cottage. The Brazilian debutants – Gabriel Martinelli, Willian Jose –  shined for the Gunners as they blanked Fulham 3-0. Arsenal rode on the new-found confidence last week after they won the Community Shield.

Lacazette broke the deadlock in the 8th-minute of the clash, making the most of a Willian Jose assist. Arsenal held on to the lead as they went into half-time with their noses in front. Four minutes after the break, Gabriel doubled the score as he too, headed in an assist by Willian. With the Gunners 2-0 up, they started falling back and defending, ensuring they do not allow Fulham to break their defense and they proved to be successful at that as Emiliano Martinez managed to keep a clean sheet.

Finally, the man of the season for Arsenal, Patrick-Emierre Aubameyang took the game away from Fulham in the 57th-minute of the match when he made the most of a Willian assist as he found the top corner. The Gunners were easily the more superior side on the day as they outclassed Fulham. One would expect that Fulham would learn from their mistakes and look to rectify them in their upcoming matches.

Arsenal would look to maintain the winning momentum when they take on West Ham in their next fixture, whereas Fulham will look to get their campaign started with a win.