Fulham vs Arsenal live score updates: Gabriel Jesus comes on as ...
Michael Dominski
March 12, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
Arsenal have comprehensively beaten Fulham 3-0 in a London derby at Craven Cottage to regain their five-point lead over Manchester City.
The visitors did all their damage in the first half as Gabriel opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 21st minute.
Gabriel Martinelli doubled their lead five minutes later with a header of his own before Martin Odegaard added the third goal in first-half stoppage time.
Gabriel Jesus came on in the 77th minute for his first appearance since suffering an injury during the World Cup in December.
Arsenal have now won five league matches in a row since their defeat to City last month.
March 12, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT
Fulham's performanceEasy street for Arsenal. A result that Fulham feared against the league leaders and with Palhinha's absence.
Arsenal great, but first half was poor from the hosts. They improved in the second half, had a go, created some chances. But by then the game was over.
Now to focus on the FA Cup.
This follows a trend of performances which have felt a bit jaded in recent weeks. Fulham can do with the international break, just to reset and go again. Their next league game is not until April 1, when a 'better' run of fixtures begin.
Peter Rutzler·
Fulham Correspondent
March 12, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT
Fulham were better in the second half but it was too little, too late to overcome the damage Arsenal inflicted in the first half.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:48 AM EDT
Injury time90+1' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Three minutes are added on to the end of the match. Arsenal look much the likelier side to score at this moment.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT
Jesus in action
88' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Arsenal fans have waited since November 12 to see this sight.
(All photos by Getty Images)
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:44 AM EDT
Chance for Jesus!85' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
It's nearly a dream return for Jesus, who takes a lay off from Vieira and shoots but sees his effort blocked by Leno's trailing leg.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:43 AM EDT
'We are top of the league'84' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
A confident chant heard from the away end. Not only will this victory restore Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the table, but at the moment it has also reduced Manchester City's advantage in goal difference to five, which could prove crucial at the end of the season...
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:39 AM EDT
A legend in attendanceMick Jagger is at the Cottage taking in this match:
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:38 AM EDT
Final change for Arsenal80' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Tomiyasu comes on for White as Mikel Arteta makes his fifth and final sub.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT
Jesus returns to action77' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Trossard and Martinelli are replaced by Vieira and Jesus, who receives a warm reception from the travelling Arsenal fans as he makes his first appearance since the World Cup.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT
Double change for Fulham75' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Ramsdale clears a headed cross from Adarabioyo. Tete attempts to volley the rebound but can't hit the target.
Marco Silva makes his first substitutions as Wilson and James replace Solomon and Pereira.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
Odegaard booked74' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Odegaard harries Pereira and earns himself the first yellow card of the match.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT
Fulham's chance73' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
It was Mitrovic who hit the bar, who raises both arms in frustration afterwards. Inches away from a much needed goal, top effort that.
Peter Rutzler·
Fulham Correspondent
March 12, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
Double change for Arsenal72' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Mikel Arteta makes two changes but it's not time for Gabriel Jesus just yet, as Nelson replaces Saka and Tierney comes on for Zinchenko.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:28 AM EDT
Fulham hit the bar!69' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
De Cordova-Reid hits a powerful strike towards the far post, but Ramsdale gets down really well to parry the ball away.
On an ensuing corner, Fulham get a free header but hit the bar!
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
Martinelli nearly scores lovely team goal66' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Arsenal construct a beautiful team move than ends with Xhaka laying the ball off for Martinelli, who sees his shot blocked by a last-ditch tackle.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
Pereira off target63' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Pereira cuts inside of two defenders and hits a wild shot that flies well over the target.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT
Half-chance for Saka62' Arsenal 0-3 Fulham
Saka gets free in Fulham's box, but Robinson comes across and does enough to unsettle Saka and prevent a shot.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:17 AM EDT
Jesus warming up58' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus is one of a few Arsenal substitutes who begin warming up.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:12 AM EDT
Saliba prevents Mitrovic chance54' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Mitrovic nearly gets a shot off from point-blank range, but Saliba does just enough to get a foot in and block his effort.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 12, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
Fulham pressing53' Fulham 0-3 Arsenal
Fulham more aggressive, more engaged at the start of this half. Arsenal will want to just take the sting out of this.
James McNicholas·
Arsenal Correspondent
David Coote (referee)
Daniel Cook (assistant)
Tim Wood (assistant)
Thomas Bramall (fourth)
