Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has backed Arsenal to impress this season, if they replicate their impressive performance against Fulham in the rest of the campaign, Completesports.com reports.
The Gunners blew away promoted Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage in the opening game of the Premier League season.
Former Chelsea winger Willian had a hand in all three goals and Gabriel – a £23m signing from Lille – scored in his first game in English football.
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In the eight minute Alexandre Lacazette scored the opener from close range after Willian’s effort was saved.
Gabriel then scored from Willian’s corner with his shoulder to make it 2-0 in the 49th minute.
And in the 59th minute Willian, who also hit a post from a free-kick, picked out Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng with a perfect cross-field ball and the captain curled home Arsenal’s third.
And reacting to the win, Oliseh praised Arsenal for their overall performance.
“Arsenal put up a highly organized,Modern, Mature & credibly well rounded performance today Vs Fulham.
“I believe, Should they continue this way versus other opponents, Arsenal fans have the right to be extremely optimistic this season. Impressive!”
By James Agberebi
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Arteta really gave us hope for this season. But arsenal should not be over whelmed over her first performance, and forget that partey / aouar are great asset in arsenal.