Arsenal cut the English Premier League bar with a hat-trick against Fulham

Arsenal cut the bar for the 2020-2021 season in the English Premier League at the opening of the first stage on Saturday, with a remarkable 3-0 victory over its host and London's neighbor Fulham, who recently returned to the top flight.

The goals of the London club were scored by French striker Alexandre Lacazette (9), Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalish (49), and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (57).

The launch date of the "Premiereleg" competitions was five weeks later than the usual program due to the Coronavirus pandemic, provided that the status of the stands remains as it is, away from the crowd's clamor, pending the review of the date of entry of the masses in October by the British government and the possibility of an amendment in Strict precautionary measures remained for fear of the spread of the "Covid-19" pandemic.

Arsenal ended last season with disappointment in the league by occupying eighth place, 10 points ahead of the "Big Four", but compensated by winning the England Cup at the expense of his London rivals Chelsea 2-1, and he opened the current season by winning the community shield at the expense of Liverpool, the league champion, by penalty shootout ( 5-4) After the 1-1 draw, the influence of Arsenal's Spanish coach, Mikel Arteta, who succeeded his compatriot Unai Emery, was also evident in his team winning two titles within 29 days.

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