Arsenal Analysed: Five reasons why we beat Fulham

Mikel Merino celebrates scoring against FulhamWe returned to action after a 16-day break with a 2-1 success against Fulham, with Mikel Merino and the returning Bukayo Saka getting on the scoresheet to win another London derby.

It was a super display by Mikel Arteta's team, but why were we so dominant throughout? Adrian Clarke has pored over the stats and footage to unearth the keys to our victory against the Cottagers:

Martinelli was on fire

Our best player on the night was Gabriel Martinelli, who enjoyed his strongest individual performance of the season.

Exploding past Fulham wing back Timothy Castagne at will, the 23-year-old provided the Gunners with drive and penetration every time he took…