Aaron Ramsey’s sumptuous flick was the pick of five superb goals scored by Arsenal en route to thrashing Fulham at Craven Cottage – with Unai Emery’s side securing a ninth consecutive win in the process. The Gunners have not enjoyed such a lengthy winning streak in 11 years but, despite being slow out of the traps, Alexandre Lacazette’s brace set them on course for a 5-1 Premier League win to move them above neighbours Tottenham and into third place. Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli made sure Arsenal did not double their lead not long after as he kept out Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s close-range effort before preventing the lively Alex Iwobi from pouncing. The Germany international split the two Arsenal centre-backs and his deft lob from Vietto’s slide-rule pass deservedly saw Fulham draw level just before the interval. Ramsey then played in Aubameyang in stoppage time as he tucked away his second of the game to leave Fulham shellshocked and down in 17th spot with just a solitary league win.- Press Association

Source: Irish Examiner October 07, 2018 13:07 UTC