Analysis: Arteta wins at Craven Cottage for first time in two seasons

Arsenal came into this match on a four-match winning streak and the game against Fulham gave them the chance to build a clear lead at the top of the Premier League for the first time this season.

The Gunners have stumbled in their title challenge in the past two seasons at Craven Cottage with a loss and a draw in their two visits prior to their win today.

There is a different feel around the Arsenal squad this season and with the eight new additions Arsenal made in the summer, Arteta has quality options when things get difficult.

Arteta was able to call on England international Eberechi Eze to take the place of captain Martin Odegaard, and although the midfielder did not have his best game there was not a drop off in quality to the Arsenal team.

Arsenal are well known for their threats from set-pieces and that was the difference in the match - and it will not be the last time a crucial goal comes from the excellent deliveries they produce from Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.

The Gunners have navigated a difficult start to the season well and now have the chance to build on that good work they have done, with today's win taking their unbeaten run to eight matches in all competitions.