Arsenal was unable to secure a victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home against 10-man Fulham, resulting in them missing out on the provisional top spot in the Premier League on Saturday. This outcome places them in second position with seven points, slightly behind their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, based on goal difference.
The match got off to an eventful start, with Fulham’s Andreas Pereira scoring within the first minute. However, Arsenal quickly turned the tables in the second half, with Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah netting two goals in quick succession.
Fulham’s chances of a comeback were further diminished when Calvin Bassey received a second yellow card and subsequent red card in the 83rd minute. But despite being reduced to 10 men, they managed to salvage a point through João Palhinha’s goal from a corner.
Speaking to the BBC, Palhinha expressed his disappointment at not winning but acknowledged the difficulty of playing against Arsenal. He praised his team’s effort and determination, especially in the closing minutes when they had to defend resolutely.
Fulham’s opening goal came from Pereira capitalizing on a mistake by Saka, who committed a loose back pass that allowed the midfielder to take advantage of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale being out of position. Saka, however, made amends by earning a penalty, which he confidently converted to level the score.
Arsenal completed their comeback just two minutes later, thanks to Fabio Vieira’s cross finding Nketiah in the box. The substitute made no mistake in burying the ball in the net.
Fulham found themselves down to 10 men when Bassey cynically fouled Nketiah to prevent a counter-attack. Nevertheless, they managed to secure an equalizer in the 87th minute through Palhinha’s well-timed half-volley from a corner, leaving Arsenal frustrated.
Overall, while Arsenal would have preferred a victory, the match ended with a hard-fought draw that showcased the determination and resilience of both teams.
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