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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.
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Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
42’ CHANCE! Odegaard has played in Martinelli who over-extends trying to play it into the far corner beyond the reach of Leno, but he slips in the shot and sends it wide.
The Brazilian already has an assist in the match, as it was his shot that Leno saved into the path of Saka for the opening goal after less than five minutes of play.
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
41’ The pace of the game has almost caused Craven Cottage to fall quiet, but Fulham have been good in this match, although Arsenal look some way off their best that saw them rise to the top of the table and occupy the position they were in before Christmas.
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
38’ Saka attacked Robinson on the right-hand side, and tried to play the ball into the box, but it sailed over Havertz in the box and out for a throw-in.
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
37’ Fulham are pressing high, but should be wary of being caught on the break, as Arsenal’s early goal came from a quick move down the line.
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
34’ Arsenal have not looked as comfortable in the last 10 minutes leading up to the Fulham goal and since, while the home side have looked to keep attacking and make the most of the passage of play.
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
32’ Fulham had not found the net in their last two Premier League matches, but the return of Jimenez has provided the finishing touch they lacked against Burnley and Bournemouth.
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
28’ Willian played in Cairney who just picked out Jimenez at the far post. The forward placed the ball into the back of the net but it was a well-crafted move and capitalised by poor defensive-placement from Kiwior, who had allowed Jimenez too much space.
GOAL! Jimenez levels the score - Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
28’ GOAL! Jimenez is back from suspension and on the scoresheet! Fulham level the score
Fulham 0-1 Arsenal
27’ Saka looks to play it behind for Havertz, but the pass is long and Leno is able to gather the ball and launch another Fulham attack.
Fulham 0-1 Arsenal
26’ The ground is quiet and the game itself almost feels a bit subdued as the players comfortably play it around without much attacking intent.
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