ARSENAL fans were in heaven on the opening day of the season as The Gunners blitzed Fulham 3-0.
Mikel Arteta’s side were too strong for Scott Parker’s Premier League new boys in the opening game of the 2020-21 league campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s side got off to a flying start in the Premier League seasonCredit: Rex Features
Gabriel scored and was named man of the match on debutCredit: AFP or licensors
Fellow Brazilian debutant Willian bagged a hat-trick of assists Credit: Getty Images – Getty
And Gooners were singing their side’s praises declaring ‘we are back’ and suggesting their style of play was like ‘Wengerball’.
New signing Gabriel Magalhaes made a dream debut by bagging the second goal, securing a clean sheet and being named man of the match.
Former Chelsea man Willian also impressed on his Gunners bow by laying on a hat-trick of assists, including the ball for skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to curl in Arsenal’s third.
The Brazilian hit the ground running after making the move across London, following in the footsteps of his restaurant co-owner David Luiz.
It was Alexandre Lacazette who got the impressive North London side on their way to collecting all three points after he stabbed in from close range with just eight minutes on the clock.
The promising display had supporters reminiscing about the glory years under legendary boss Arsene Wenger.
One fan tweeted: “This is so much better. Like Wengerball at times. Arsenal are back.”
Another added: “@Arsenal are back, I’m afraid.”
A supporter said: “Best season opening performance in recent time.
“There are reasons to be hopeful this season.
“The glory days are coming back. Up Gunners!”
One Gooner was particularly enthusiastic after Arsenal came out on top in the lunchtime kick-off.
They said: “We’ve already won the league if you ask me.
“Get the beers in. The Arsenal are back.”
Dani Ceballos and Eddie Nketiah square up during Arsenal’s pre-match training routine
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
