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Sonia Twigg
Sunday 31 December 2023 17:10 GMT
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Arsenal squandered a chance to start 2024 at the top of the Premier League and instead were resoundingly beaten 2-1 at the hands of Fulham.

Bukayo Saka had given the visitors an early lead after less than five minutes, but Arsenal were unable to push on, and their passing which is usually slick slowed to a crawl. That allowed Fulham back into the game, first equalising inside the first half an hour through the returning Raul Jimenez before Bobby Decordova-Reid scored the winner in the second half.

Mikel Arteta’s side were unable to end a downward slump that will instead see them finish out the calendar year in fourth place, just one point above north London rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal have gone three games without a win, their longest run of the season, while Fulham showed a renewed grit and determination against the Gunners.

Follow all the live action in the blog below and get the latest odds and tips here.

Fulham vs Arsenal

Arsenal missed the chance to return to the top of the Premier League as they slipped to a disappointing defeat against West Ham amid more VAR controversy.

The Gunners needed victory to replace Liverpool at the summit but lost 2-0 to the Hammers on a night where David Moyes finally landed a victory at the Emirates Stadium.

His West Ham side lost Kurt Zouma ahead of the game and Lucas Paqueta after just over half an hour but hit the front through Tomas Soucek’s strike, awarded after VAR could not determine whether the whole ball had gone out of play in the build-up.

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Sonia Twigg31 December 2023 12:45

Fulham vs Arsenal

Here’s a look back at Arsenal’s last match, a 2-0 defeat at home to West Ham:

Mikel Arteta admitted his side came up short in both boxes as Arsenal slumped to defeat to West Ham to miss out on regaining top spot in the Premier League.

The Gunners remain behind Liverpool as they lost 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on what Arteta conceded was one of the most frustrating nights of his four-year tenure as Arsenal boss.

Tomas Soucek’s opener – awarded after the VAR could not determine whether the whole ball had gone out of play in the build up – and a second-half header from former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos earned the visitors a deserved win. Things could have been even better had Said Benrahma not had a stoppage-time penalty saved by David Raya on a night where Arteta applauded the performances of the opposition.

Mikel Arteta pinpoints Arsenal’s problems in costly defeat to West Ham

The Gunners missed the chance to return to the top of the Premier League on Thursday night.

Sonia Twigg31 December 2023 12:30

Fulham vs Arsenal

Martin Odegaard is hoping the “brutal” way Arsenal lost the Premier League title last season can help them lift the trophy this year.

The Gunners led the way for 248 days during the last campaign before ultimately being caught and passed by eventual champions Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta’s side are once again in among the contenders this season but missed the chance to move back to the summit as they slipped to a 2-0 home defeat to West Ham on Thursday night.

Martin Odegaard wants Arsenal to take fuel from 2023 title heartbreak

The Gunners led for much of the season but ended up finishing second behind Manchester City.

Sonia Twigg31 December 2023 12:15

Fulham vs Arsenal

Here is all the info on how to watch Arsenal vs Fulham:

Arsenal‘s title challenge continues in full force as they make the trip to Craven Cottage with their sights set on regaining top spot from Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can shake off a shock 2-0 loss to West Ham on Thursday night and get back to winning ways when Arsenal face Fulham this afternoon.

Is Fulham vs Arsenal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch

The Gunners look to start the New Year on top of the Premier League table but must beat the Cottagers today

Sonia Twigg31 December 2023 12:05

Fulham vs Arsenal

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Fulham vs Arsenal, with the Gunners looking to end what has been a disappointing festive period on a high.

Stay tuned for all the live coverage of the team news, match and post-match reaction.

Sonia Twigg31 December 2023 11:28

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