Premier League 2022-23, Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1: Key stats
Arsenal have maintained their 100% run in the Premier League 2022-23 season, beating Fulham 2-1 in gameweek four. Aleksandar Mitrovic put Fulham ahead in the second half before Martin Odegaard pulled one back. Gabriel scored in the 85th minute to seal a massive win for the hosts. Arsenal are the only side to win all of their first four PL matches this season.
Mitrovic races to 99 goals for Fulham
Mitrovic scored his third Premier League goal this season to maintain a fine run of form. Overall, he has raced to 99 goals for Fulham in 180 appearances. The former Newcastle United player has 28 goals in the Premier League after scoring versus Arsenal.
Key stats from the match and points table
Arsenal dominated the game with 22 shots, including 8 on target. Mikel Arteta's side dominated the ball possession with a 72% tally. They had 589 passes and had an 85% pass accuracy. They also collected nine corners. Arsenal have 12 points from four games and lead the standings (GD 8). Fulham are placed 11th with five points.
Third time Arsenal have won first 4 matches
As per Opta, Arsenal have won each of their first four games of a Premier League season for only the third time, after 2003-04, when they went on to win the league, and in 2004-05 when they finished runners-up.
Key records scripted by the Gunners
As per Opta, Arsenal's Gabriel has now scored the most goals scored by center-backs in the Premier League since the start of last season (6). Arsenal have completed 500+ passes in successive Premier League games for the first time under manager Mikel Arteta.
