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Your support makes all the difference.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 vs Arsenal
Here are some photos of the teams warming up:
Fulham vs Arsenal
Less than half an hour to go until kick-off now, and the players will be out on the field warming up ahead of the match, which will kick off at 2pm.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Looking at January, here is a look at some of the transfer rumour mill:
What the papers say
Mohamed Salah remains a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League but they will have to wait beyond January, according to the Daily Mirror. Liverpool are not expected to agree to a mid-season sale for the 31-year-old forward with bids expected to come in the summer.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is likely to concentrate on loan deals in January, reports the Daily Mirror. The club needs to offload players before making any signings with reinforcements on the cards after a string of injuries.
Rumours: Saudi sides told to wait for Salah and Palace line up Steve Cooper
The Liverpool striker is unlikely to make January move amid continued interest.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Here are some photos of the fans arriving at Craven Cottage:
Fulham vs Arsenal
Now here’s a look ahead to who Arsenal might try and sign in January by The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney:
Arsenal are investigating whether a deal can be done for Ivan Toney this January, as Mikel Arteta wants the Brentford forward and now leans towards a striker for this window’s business.
Arteta has been weighing up which positions to prioritise with a restricted budget, but his side’s recent struggles in front of goal have increasingly convinced him of the need to bolster the attack.
Arsenal keen on Ivan Toney but major stumbling blocks could scupper transfer
Mikel Arteta wants to sign the Brentford striker to bolster his goalscoring options but the deal won’t be simple for a number of reasons
Fulham team news
Marco Silva has made three changes from the Boxing Day 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth.
Raul Jimenez makes his return following a three-match ban, while Willian, who has also missed the last three matches, is back to play against his former club.
Kenny Tete is on the bench with Timothy Castagne chosen at right-back.
Fulham XI: Leno; Castagne, Tosin, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Cairney; Decordova-Reid, Willian, Iwobi; Jimenez
Subs: Rodak, Tete, Reed, Wilson, Ballo-Toure, Pereira, Muniz, Lukic, Diop
Arsenal team news
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made three changes to his starting line up, following the disappointing 2-0 defeat at the hands of West Ham.
Kai Havertz, who was suspended for that clash on December 28 returns to replace Leandro Trossard.
There is no place in the squad for Oleksandr Zinchenko, with Jakub Kiwior starting at left back.
Eddie Nketiah is chosen over Gabriel Jesus to lead the line.
Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Subs: Ramsdale, Gabriel Jesus, Smith Rowe, Cedric, Tomiyasu, Trossard, Jorginho, Nelson, Elneny
Arsenal team news
Arsenal have named their team.
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Rice, Havertz, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah
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