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Fulham 2 Arsenal 1: Gunners Drop Points in Disastrous Festive Period

Arsenal's Title Hopes Dwindling

In a season filled with ups and downs, Arsenal's recent performances have left fans disappointed and questioning their title chances. With their first back-to-back Premier League defeats since last season, Mikel Arteta's men are struggling to find their form when it counts.

Fulham Stuns Arsenal with Comeback Victory

Out-of-form Fulham showcased their resilience as they fought back from behind to claim victory over Arsenal. Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored the winning goal in the second half after Raul Jimenez canceled out Bukayo Saka's early opener.

Arsenal Misses Opportunity to Go Top of the Table

With a chance to end the year on top of the table, Arsenal faltered and now find themselves stuck in fourth place. Following a home defeat by West Ham, the Gunners suffered another loss in a London derby against Fulham.

Arsenal's Lackluster Performance

Arsenal's performance against Fulham was far from impressive. They lacked cohesion and sharpness, allowing Fulham to dominate the game. Arteta made some changes to the lineup, including dropping Gabriel Jesus and playing Jakub Kiwior at left-back, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide in Arsenal's favor.

Fulham's Freshness and Sharpness Prevail

Fulham looked fresher and sharper on the pitch compared to Arsenal. With 53 hours more rest than their opponents, Fulham welcomed back key players Raul Jimenez and Willian, who made a significant impact on the game.

Missed Opportunities Cost Arsenal

Arsenal had their chances to equalize and even take the lead, but they failed to capitalize on them. Martinelli and Saka both missed opportunities to score, leaving Arsenal frustrated and unable to salvage a point.

Overall, it was a disappointing result for Arsenal, who must regroup and find their form if they want to stay in the title race.