Mikel Arteta’s reaction to Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Fulham will likely be a bit of pride in his team’s resolve and a bit of relief after the Gunners navigating the tricky nature of returning from the international break.

Arsenal scored off a set piece as Leandro Trossard snapped home Gabriel Magalhaes’ header, and the Gunners overcame a physical challenge from Marco Silva’s Cottagers.

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It wasn’t pretty and the little-picture pressure would’ve been evident as Manchester City moved atop the table on a tiebreaker prior to the game.

That’s no longer the status of the standings board, as Arteta’s Arsenal have a three-point lead on the field heading into Sunday of Week 8.

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