In a dramatic encounter, Arsenal faced a setback as they settled for a 2-2 draw against Fulham. Despite a remarkable comeback with second-half goals courtesy of Saka and Nketiah, the late equalizer from Palhinha silenced the Emirates Stadium and handed Fulham a valuable point.
The match unfolded with a disastrous start for Arsenal as Andreas Pereira capitalized on Bukayo Saka's errant pass to take advantage of Aaron Ramsdale's position and find the net within the opening minute. Fulham managed to hold their defensive line firm for over 70 minutes, but their resistance finally crumbled when Saka successfully converted a penalty to bring the Gunners level.
A rapid shift in momentum transpired with two goals in a span of just two minutes, seemingly altering the course of the game. Substitute Eddie Nketiah adeptly finished Fabio Vieira's well-placed cross, putting Arsenal in the lead. Fulham's Calvin Bassey was subsequently shown a red card for a second bookable offense, leaving them with ten players.
However, Fulham demonstrated resilience even with a numerical disadvantage, as they managed to secure a draw when Joao Palhinha elegantly slotted a corner into the net in the closing minutes of the match. Despite this result, Arsenal's misstep allowed their north London rivals, Tottenham, to retain the top position in the table on the basis of goal difference. Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory against Bournemouth, maintaining their advantageous position in the league standings.
Arsenal made to a similarly disastrous start
when Andreas Pereira pounced on Bukayo Saka's poor pass to catch Aaron
Ramsdale off his line in the first minute at the Emirates. Fulham's rearguard held out for more than 70 minutes, but their resistence was finally broken when Saka levelled from the penalty spot.
Two goals in two minutes looked to have turned the game around as substitute Eddie Nketiah slotted home Fabio Vieira's inviting cross. Fulham's Calvin Bassey was then sent-off for a second bookable offence.
But the 10 men salvaged a point when Joao Palhinha swept home a corner three minutes from time.
The Gunners slip up allowed north London rivals Tottenham to remain top of the table on goal difference after they won 2-0 at Bournemouth.
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