📈 Jiménez fires again as Fulham blitz Arsenal early
High-flying Fulham could be set to keep on rolling after the Cottagers have taken an early 1-0 lead against visiting Arsenal at Craven Cottage.
Though Mikel Arteta's Gunners were been dominant in possession early doors, it was Marco Silva's men who went direct to open the scoring in the 11th minute thanks to Raúl Jiménez.
Raúl Jiménez opens the scoring at Craven Cottage, as Fulham go 1-0 up against Arsenal.
That was just Fulham's second touch in Arsenal's half within the opening 11 minutes of the game. pic.twitter.com/VzOgcsCHm3— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) December 8, 2024
To take nothing away from his pin-point strike, it was only their second touch in Arsenal's half of the pitch, truly making something out of nothing.
As for Jiménez, the Mexican international continues to go from strength to strength along the Thames, registering his seventh G/A this season already, equalling his entire contribution from last term.
All five of Raúl Jiménez's Premier League goals this season have been the opening goal of the game:
◉ vs. West Ham
◉ vs. Newcastle
◉ vs. Nottingham Forest
◉ vs. Aston Villa
◉ vs. Arsenal
Four of them have come at Craven Cottage. 🏡#FULARS pic.twitter.com/1597aXc5Rc— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) December 8, 2024
Additionally, Jiménez's early goal was once again the match-opener.
No one knows how to set the Cottagers up and running better than him.
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