Arsenal welcomed Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night as they hoped to earn a win at home in the Premier League. The Gunners established their authority in the first half and got their noses ahead in the 37th minute thanks to Mikel Merino’s goal. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
The home team controlled the game well in the second half and doubled their lead in the 73rd minute with the help of Bukayo Saka’s effort. Rodrigo Muniz grabbed a consolation goal for Fulham in injury-time as the match finished with the Gunners securing an impressive 2-1 win at the Emirates.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the contest against Fulham.
GK: David Raya – 6.5/10
He made a couple of solid saves at the back but would be disappointed after conceding a late goal.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10
Timber got stuck in with a couple of important tackles and was a threat going forward.
CB: William Saliba – 7/10
He put his foot through the ball when required and was a dominant presence in the air.
CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10
The Brazilian centre-back earned the ball back once but could only last 15 minutes.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal shakes hands with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, before being substituted on, to make his return following injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6/10
He came back to defend when he could but struggled to make an impact in the Fulham half.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10
Odegaard made some good chances for his teammates in the final third but failed to register a goal tonight.
CM: Thomas Partey – 7/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and made a couple of promising runs with the ball.
CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10
The England international was a positive influence at both ends of the field and was not shy of having a strike at goal.
RW: Ethan Nwaneri – 7.5/10
He caused a lot of headaches for his marker and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Mikel Merino – 8/10
The Spaniard came back to defend when needed and managed to score the opening goal in the 37th minute.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7.5/10
He was a real menace in the final third and ended the match with an assist to his name.
Substitutes:
CB: Jakub Kiwior – 6.5/10
Kiwior was a dominant presence on the defensive end of the pitch.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10
He managed to find the back of the net in the 73rd minute.
