Fulham vs. Arsenal result: Odegaard hails 'amazing' Trossard as Gunners crush Fulham to make history

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Arsenal made history with a 5-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday. It was the first time in Premier League history that Arsenal had scored three goals in the opening half-hour away from home. The win moves Arsenal up to eighth place in the Premier League table, just one point behind Tottenham in seventh.

Martin Odegaard hailed his teammate, Leandro Trossard, after the game, saying he was "amazing" and played a key role in Arsenal's victory. Trossard scored two goals and provided an assist for Bukayo Saka in the first half, as Arsenal raced to a 3-0 lead within the first 30 minutes.

It was a dominant performance from Arsenal, who played with energy and intensity from the start. The Gunners took the lead in the 14th minute when Trossard scored with a left-footed shot from outside the box. Just three minutes later, Trossard turned provider, playing a perfect pass to Saka who slotted home Arsenal's second.

Trossard was involved again in Arsenal's third goal, as his shot from outside the box was deflected in by Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Arsenal were in complete control, and it was no surprise when they scored a fourth goal just before half-time, with Gabriel Martinelli finishing off a slick passing move.

The second half was more subdued, as Arsenal took their foot off the gas and controlled the game without really threatening the Fulham goal. But they still managed to add a fifth goal in the 90th minute, with Alexander Lacazette converting a penalty after he had been fouled in the box.

The win will be a huge boost for Arsenal, who have had a difficult season so far. They have struggled for consistency and have been unable to mount a serious challenge for a top-four finish. But the win over Fulham will give them confidence as they head into the final stages of the season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was delighted with his team's performance, saying: "We were really good from the beginning. We scored three goals, could have scored more, and then controlled the game. It was a complete performance, and I'm very pleased with the players."

Arteta praised Trossard in particular, saying: "Leandro is a fantastic player. He's got great quality, great energy, and he's a team player. He was amazing today, and he deserved his goals."

Trossard was also praised by his teammates, with Bukayo Saka saying: "He's a brilliant player. He's got so much quality on the ball, and he's always looking to create something. He was outstanding today."

The win over Fulham also saw Arsenal keep their fourth consecutive clean sheet, which is another positive for Arteta and his team. They have struggled defensively at times this season, but have looked more solid in recent weeks.

The win over Fulham moves Arsenal up to eighth place in the Premier League table, just one point behind Tottenham in seventh. They still have a lot of work to do if they are to secure a European place for next season, but the win over Fulham will give them hope that they can finish the season strongly.

Fulham, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone and are now seven points from safety. It was a disappointing performance from Scott Parker's side, who were unable to cope with Arsenal's attacking threat.

Parker said after the game: "We were second best today. Arsenal were fantastic, and we couldn't cope with them. It's a tough result to take, but we have to pick ourselves up and keep fighting."

Fulham will need to start picking up points soon if they are to avoid relegation.

To summarize, Arsenal defeated Fulham 5-0 in their Premier League match on March 12, 2023. Leandro Trossard scored two goals and provided an assist, while Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli also scored for Arsenal. Alexander Lacazette converted a penalty in the 90th minute to complete the scoring. The win moves Arsenal up to eighth place in the Premier League table, while Fulham remain in the relegation zone.