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Arsenal Under-18s extended their lead at the top of the Academy League to 11 points with a 3-2 win over Fulham on Saturday.
Steve Bould's side took an early lead when Chuks Aneke bagged his first of a brace in the sixth minute. But Fulham hit back through Matthew Reece direct from the restart.
However, Aneke restored the Gunners' advantage, curling past the keeper in the 20th minute.
Shortly after half time Roarie Deacon made it 3-1 but Reece pulled one back for the Cottagers from a 51st-minute corner.
Steve Bould's side now hold an 11-point lead over Crystal Palace in the Premier Academy League. Arsenal host Palace next weekend.
Arsenal TV Online subscribers can now view bitesize or extended highlights of the game.
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