Leandro Trossard was the standout performer for Arsenal as they secured a narrow victory over Fulham in the Premier League, and the Belgian forward has shared his thoughts following the result. The win was an important one for the Gunners, who continue to build momentum in their pursuit of the league title.
In recent seasons, matches against Fulham have often proven to be challenging for Arsenal, which made this encounter a significant test of their resilience and composure. All eyes were on Mikel Arteta’s side to see how they would respond to the pressure, and they delivered when it mattered most, coming away with three valuable points.
Trossard’s Decisive Moment and Arsenal’s Determination
The match highlighted Arsenal’s ability to adapt and stay focused under pressure. Although they were not at their fluent best, the Gunners demonstrated maturity and patience. Leandro Trossard, once again, stepped up at a crucial moment, scoring the goal that secured victory and ensured Arsenal maintained their winning form.
Arsenal had a penalty overturned in the first half, a moment that could have disrupted their rhythm, but the team remained composed. While their first-half performance lacked the usual sharpness and tempo, the players responded positively after the interval. The second-half improvement was clear, as Arsenal took control of the game and eventually found the breakthrough through Trossard’s well-taken strike.
The Belgian’s impact has been consistent throughout the season, and his ability to deliver in tight matches has made him an increasingly influential figure in Arteta’s squad.
Trossard Reflects on the Win
Speaking after the final whistle, Trossard expressed his pride and satisfaction with both the result and the team’s determination. As quoted by BBC Sport, he said:
“Very proud. It was a really tough game for us. First half, the quality wasn’t there but we kept fighting and believing. We only need one chance and luckily, it went. After that, we controlled the game.”
His comments capture the team’s mindset perfectly, underlining their belief and persistence even when performances are not at their highest level. Trossard’s goal and his post-match reflections reinforce the idea that winning tough games is what defines successful teams.
Arsenal may not always be at their most brilliant or score multiple goals, but matches like this demonstrate their ability to grind out victories, which is essential in any title challenge.
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Most of the substance of these commentaries I find myself in agreement with until I saw this…….
Were you watching the same game as me ?? (Leave the very important goal aside for a moment ).
Hear. Hear…minus the score Leo had a terrible game
Berta is as clever as a fox, with no clear sign of an impending buy for the Belgian, Arsenal went ahead and improved Trosaard contract.
For the player, it is a no brainer, he improved his salary without committing to a longer deal.
They recognize Trosaard value and believe this arrangement will satisfy him.
By doing this, the club is ensuring their motivated group of players knows their contributions is recognized.
But it also offers some clarity around the gaffer attacking options
Gunsmoke,
With all due respect, what a load of claptrap regarding giving players a rise when they already have a contract in place.
If said player is extending his contract, then yes. But if he’s not then it shouldn’t happen. Why give them a rise when their doing what their paid to do.
And any player who needs the incentive of a rise to motivate them, should not be at the club in my view.
Derek
I sincerely understand your position, but sometimes you of to be able to pick sense out of nonsense 🙂
I have to agree with Derek on this thread Gunsmoke.
For the life of me, why the club gave him a pay rise, when he was not even one of our stand out performers is a mystery to me.
Derek’s last paragraph sums it up nicely.
This is a complex one, there is a reason the club increases his salary and I understand it, surely it’s not a popular move, but the gaffer would have feel vindicated with the massive goal Trosaard scored at Fulham.
It does appear the club recognized Trosaard importance to the squad at the Emirates, He has made significant impact since joining the club from the Seagulls, he has since become one of the attackers the gaffer relies upon most heavily.
In my opinion this decision to improve the Belgian contract represents a balance between rewarding proven talent and managing the integration of new stars into the squad.
Trosaard improvement is a clear statement that the club values commitment, quality and experience, recognizing him as one of the stand out servants in recent campaigns, Saturday is a case in point
I understand where you’re coming from Gunsmoke, although it looks cackhanded to give a player an improved deal when he is a free agent come the summer.
I didn’t look at it as Trossard needing motivation, but rather a “reward”in recognition for this year that he is valued. I guess it makes for a happy camp. Who knows what will happen come January ?
Gunsmoke further to your view that Trossard deserves his pay rise. While I’m not having a go at Trossard personally, my view is the same regardless of the player.
Lets say a player signs a contract, and lets say he’s given a £100,000 a week 5 year contract. Now in the first 2 years of that contract he produces the goods, now he’s only doing what he’s been paid to do over those 5 years on £100,000 a week.
And then the club decides to reward him with a pay rise without a contract extension. On that premise, what should happen if in the remaining 3 years he produces poor performances, should the club then give him a wage drop.
It makes me laugh when I hear of players needing a pay rise to keep them motivated. As I’ve said in previous post’s, if that’s the case they shouldn’t be a the club.
I also liken it to when you go in a cafe or restaurant, and after you’ve been served your meals and drinks and you receive your bill, a tip is expected. And in some cases is included in the bill which I find outrageous to be honest.
The waiters are doing what their paid to do, nothing more. The fact that the excuse is used is that their not well paid is not my problem, sorry if I sound a bit harsh but it’s not my problem.
If you want to leave a tip then fine, but you shouldn’t feel like you need to, or run the risk of them maybe messing with your order if you know what I mean.
Anyway I digress, the point I’m making in a long winded way, (Sorry). Is that said player is only to willing to sign his £100,000 5 year contract. So producing a consistent level of performance is the least the club can expect, after all that’s what he’s being paid to do.
Again apologies for going on a bit, but at least I’ve got it off my chest. 😂👍
Yes SueP
Your key word is happiness, it’s most of us main priority in life, better only by family
Derek
No apologies needed, you should be as light as a cork now. 😀
Your analogy helps me to understand your point also,
Gunsmoke,
Thank you. 👍
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Arsenal were clear beneficiaries from Fulham’s injury crisis before and during the match.
Saw a good meme yesterday after the game, an Arsenal shirt with new sponsors on the front ‘Muller Corner’ 😊
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Trossard, stand out performance? Apart from the goal off his knee he wasn’t very good, nor was Eze with so many mistakes, we really do miss Ødegaard when teams low/mid block us. Calafiori was the stand out player for me though, he seems to have the freedom to play anywhere he wants and is good everywhere too, his offside goal would have been a candidate for goal of the season.
*when we play so slow we encourage a low block
150% we cause the low block.
I was shocked when i saw it too, making me wonder if it even worth commenting here since we are not watching the same match.
How can trossard be the mvp? when he was close to awful. And it disgusts me when fans and arteta say eze do best in the middle
While the LW is his habitat
arteta should return eze to his preferred LW ASAP coz if trossard and matinelli were performing then we will never have bought eze
Seriously I’m getting worried about arteta technical ability, he’s too defensive minded and when his stupid formation fails then he’ll start doing what the media says, something that blind eye can see.
I think we should bring in Zidane and retain arteta to be the defense coach just like we have a setpiece coach whose impact is tending to legendary🤣
I don’t think Trossard had his best game but many people on here do not understand footballand producing. Sky gave Trossard a 7, one behind Saka 8. BBC made Trossard second behind Saka in the Arsenal team. He has 5 goal involvements in his last 5 games. If people can not see how clever he is. They need to go to specsavers. We have TOO many players who flatter to deceive, don’t knock the ones that produce. Foolish!!!!!
100 percent agree with you.
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