Fulham 1 - 3 Arsenal
It was a very important game from the viewpoint of Gunners. They could have easily lost or settled for a draw after a disgraceful defeat against Aston Villa. But experienced Arsene Wenger exactly knew what he had to do. He rested Jack Wilshere and included Lucas Podolski in the line-up who scored 2 goals to hand first win for Arsenal in this season.
On the other side Fulham were confident after their win against Sunderland, but they were easily beaten in all parts of the game by determined Gunners. Fulham manager, Martin Jol, made three changes in the team from their win at Sunderland by handing debut to Scott Parker and including David Stockdale and John Arne Riise. Arsenal were forced to make 2 more changes because of suspended Laurent koscielny and injured Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Wenger selected Carl Jenkinson and Santi Cazorla in place of them.
First goal of the match came from Olivier Giroud in the 14th minute. Gunners doubled their lead in the 41st minute when Lucas Podolski scored with the left foot. Only Taarabt looked promising in the first half from Fulham. In the second half Arsenal looked very dangerous but they managed to score only 1 goal in the later part of the game. It was again Lucas Podolski, who cashed in after Santi Cazorla provided fast break. The only consolation goal for Fulham came from substitute Darren Bent in the 77th minute and after 90 minutes game settled on Fulham 1 Arsenal 3.
Fantasy PL
From Fantasy Football point of view, this was a dream gameweek for those who had Podolski in their team after his price fall in the 1st gameweek. Managers who own Cazorla must be relieved after 10m midfielder was able to gain assist after barren gameweek 1.
Who to Pick -
After 2 goals from Lucas Podolski, he will definately fit in the plans of Wenger and if you can make room for 8.4m from somewhere then you should look to include him.
Olivier Giroud - He has score 16 from 2 Games and importantly he gained 4 bonus points which are crucial. But one thing to worry about here before picking Giroud is that he costs more than Podolski.
Santi Cazorla - If you got 10m, Cazorla is wise choice. He has not impressed many in these two gameweek until now but he is unable to stop if founds his rythm. So, if you are looking for a star midfielder he is the one you should choose.
Darren Bent - If you are looking for forward with a low price and high gain, then Bent is perfect fit for you team. He just played 30 minutes in this season and already scored a goal and gained a bonus point. Martil Jol will definately to bring him into starting line-up.
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