Fulham 1-1 Leicester: James Maddison scores to ensure hosts stay bottom
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Claudio Ranieri was denied a memorable victory over Leicester when his former team recovered from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw at Fulham.
The manager had been out of the Premier League for approaching two years since his sacking by Leicester, who he remarkably inspired to the title in 2016, when last month Fulham recruited him to lead them to safety following a troubled start to the season.
His influence has already been felt and he was on course to take them out of the relegation zone when Aboubakar Kamara gave the hosts a first-half lead.
The classy James Maddison then scored during the second half, 16 minutes from time, as both teams wasted further chances, instead keeping Fulham bottom of the league. PA
What time does it start?
Fulham vs Leicester kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Wednesday 5 December.
Where can I watch?
The game will not be televised, but you can follow the action via IndySport’s live blog.
Player to watch:
Rachid Ghezzal. The Algerian has big shoes to fill as replacement to compatriot Riyad Mahrez. He has made a respectable start in England, but the former Monaco winger has the ability to stretch Fulham’s leaky backline with his pace and trickery.
Form Guide:
Fulham: LLLWL
Leicester City: DWDDW
Odds:
Fulham: 9/5
Draw: 12/5
Leicester City: 6/4
Prediction:
Leicester to win 2-1
GOAL! Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (Shkodran Mustafi, 26 minutes)
Is it in? It is!
An error from David De Gea!
Shkodran Mustafi meets a corner, heading the ball down into the turf some distance from goal.
It is not particularly powerful but the amplitude of the bounce seems to befuddle De Gea, who parries it up over his head into the air.
It loops beneath the crossbar where Ander Herrera (stationed on the post) seems to have hooked clear, but a glance at his watch from referee Andre Marriner reveals the ball did indeed cross the line.
1-0 Arsenal.
GOAL! Fulham 1-0 Leicester (Aboubakar Kamara, 42 minutes)
Claudio Ranieri's Fulham lead against Leicester!
Aboubakar Kamara somehow manages to squeeze the ball past Kasper Schmeichel from a rather acute angle.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal (Anthony Martial, 30 minutes)
A swift response!
Marcus Ashford's free kick is well saved by Bernd Leno, who parries it away from goal well.
Ander Herrera, who was just in an offside position when the free kick was taken, retrieves it, cutting the ball back on the swivel from right on the byline.
Anthony Martial has found a pocket of space and finishes the chance. 1-1.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool, 40 minutes
Burnley had the ball in the back of the net at Turf Moor, but it is ruled out!
Ashley Barnes is the unfortunate party. Offside the disallowing factor.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 34 minutes
Rob Holding is really struggling with an injury, and it seems Stephan Lichtsteiner may be replacing him imminently.
Aaron Ramsey has a shot deflected wide.
HALF TIME SCORES (7.45pm Kick Offs)
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
Everton 1-1 Newcastle
Fulham 1-0 Leicester
Wolves 0-1 Chelsea
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 37 minutes
Oh dear. Rob Holding stretchered down the tunnel with the air cast on his leg.
Lichtsteiner does replace him on the right of the three man defence.
Shkodran Mustafi scythes through Marcus Rashford and earns a caution. Free kick in a dangerous area, down by the byline on the left hand side, for the hosts.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 38 minutes
It is played to the edge of the area to Marcos Rojo, who is completely unmarked, but he can't thread it through the sea of bodies to work Bernd Leno in the Arsenal goal.
Rojo goes sliding in on Matteo Guendouzi to try and recover the ball, incensing the Arsenal players who feel the challenge was high. Just a booking.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 41 minutes
Another booking!
Jesse Lingard trips Lucas Torreira breaking away from him.
It has all got a little tempestuous at Old Trafford.
And another! Hector Bellerin is slightly late in the tackle, steps on a boot and goes into Andre Marriner's book.
Four cautions in five minutes. Feisty.
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