Arsenal player ratings vs Fulham: Bukayo Saka's back! 'Starboy' shines brightest as Gunners go six points clear - and boost goal difference - in easy win at the Emirates

David Raya (6/10):

Had almost nothing to do against a feeble Fulham side.

Ben White (5/10):

The weak link in the Arsenal back four. Looked to get forward when he could but his distribution was poor.

William Saliba (7/10):

With nothing to do in defence, the Frenchman was able to venture forward at times and nearly set up his central defensive partner Gabriel for a goal with a beautiful ball to the back post.

Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):

Won an unsurprisingly physical battle with Fulham striker Jimenez and, as usual, caused chaos at set-pieces.

Riccardo Calafiori (8/10):

Recalled at left-back and while the Italian was unlucky to see a fine header (rightly) ruled out for offside and another hit the bar, he proved an excellent outlet down the left flank all evening. Also made a crucial block to deny Jimenez in the first half and will be hoping to start the second leg against Atleti.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (7/10):

Selected in his preferred position in midfield and more than played his part in Arsenal dominating the game by winning loads of duels and barely misplacing a pass. Might he get the nod ahead of a fatigued Martin Zubimendi against Atletico?..

Declan Rice (7/10):

Had an armchair ride at the base of the Arsenal midfield but kept things moving along nicely with his precision passing. Given a well-earned rest just after the hour mark.

Eberechi Eze (6/10):

Given the No.10 role with captain Martin Odegaard unavailable through injury and played a key role in Arsenal's second with a lovely ball in behind for Gyokeres. A bit like Arsenal, though, he lacked intensity and incision after the break. As a result, he'll likely be back on the bench on Tuesday night.

Bukayo Saka (8/10):

Announced his long-awaited return to the starting line-up with a sublime assist for Gyokeres and then made it 2-0 with an emphatic finish after linking well again with the Swede. Unsurprisingly removed at the break, with Atletico in mind.

Viktor Gyokeres (8/10):

Broke the deadlock with the kind of goal he was bought to score and then put Saka in to score Arsenal's second. The best was yet to come, though, with the Swede doing remarkably well to guide Trossard's lofted cross into the back of the net. The one negative was Gyokeres failing to complete his hat-trick after being put through early in the second half.

Leandro Trossard (7/10):

A lively performance from the Belgian, who had one assist ruled out because Calafiori was offside when he headed home his cross, but he got his just rewards thanks to Gyokeres, after a brilliant burst down the left wing.

Noni Madueke (6/10):

Came on at half-time for Saka and also caused Robinson problems.

Martin Zubimendi (6/10):

Took over in midfield from Rice midway through the second half and kept things ticking over.

Gabriel Jesus (6/10):

Replaced Gyokeres up top after 64 minutes but only had a couple of half-chances.

Max Dowman (N/A):

Only thrown on for the final 13 minutes but showed one flash of his brilliant dribbling skills.

Cristhian Mosquera (N/A):

Brought on for White late on and made a crucial intervention to deny Fulham a consolation goal.

Mikel Arteta (8/10):

The evening couldn't have gone much better for the Spaniard. Saka was sensational, Gyokeres got two more goals and the game was over by half-time, meaning he was able to take both the goalscorers, and Rice, off early. Arsenal are now perfectly placed in both the Premier League and the Champions League.