Arsenal Debutantes Shine in Opener 

Mikel Arteta, whose squad ended last season with FA Cup over Chelsea and opened this season with a Community Shield victory against Liverpool was off to a promising season in a 2020/21 Premier league opener away to Fulham.

Arsenal gave its two signings, Willian and Gabriel debuting opportunities which they paid off through a stunning performance at Craven Cottage.

Arsenal who had a 55% ball possession opended the scoring account in the 8^th minute of play through their French star man, Lacazette, a controversial goal which saw Video Assistant Referee (VAR) stepping in to decide if there was no off side.

In the 49^th minute, the Arsenal’s debutants paid off their employer by converting a wonderful header by defender Gabriel from Willian’s brilliant corner kick.

The former Chelsea talisman came back to set up captain fantastic, Aubameyang in the 57^th minute of play to give him two good assists in a single match.

Fulham tried to pressure Arsenal through the introduction of Mitrovic but Arsenal was too good to thwart the efforts.

“This is a good way to start a season”, said Lacazette. The striker promised that the team will be more ambitious moving forward.

The match ended with Arsenal taking all three points, creating three goals, making a clean sheet for Goalkeeper Leno.

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