Arsenal's perfect start to the season came crashing down as ten-man Fulham snatched a late equalizer, leaving manager Mikel Arteta furious with his team's performance.
Fulham's Dramatic Equalizer
In the 87th minute, Joao Palhinha volleyed home Harrison Reed's corner, ending Arsenal's hopes of another comeback victory.
Fulham Denied Historic Win
Fulham felt they deserved more than just a draw as they were denied their first-ever away win against their London rivals.
Referee Controversy
Fulham manager Marco Silva was outraged when the referee allowed Eddie Nketiah to score a goal while Calvin Bassey was injured in the penalty area. Nketiah took advantage of the situation to give Arsenal the lead.
Red Card for Fulham
Calvin Bassey received a second yellow card for blocking Nketiah, leaving Fulham with only ten players on the field.
Penalty Drama
Arsenal was awarded a penalty in the 70th minute after Fabio Vieira was fouled by Kenny Tete. Bukayo Saka, who missed penalties in previous seasons, stepped up and converted to equalize for Arsenal.
Disastrous Start for Arsenal
Arsenal got off to a terrible start as Andreas Pereira scored for Fulham just 58 seconds into the game. Saka's misplaced pass led to the early goal, compounding Arteta's frustration.
No Panic for Arsenal
Despite falling behind early, Arsenal did not panic as they have previously come back from similar situations. However, they were unable to find a winning goal this time.
Frustration for Arsenal
The Emirates crowd grew frustrated as Arsenal missed multiple chances to score, and even captain Martin Odegaard struggled with his passing accuracy.
Fulham's Strong Performance
Fulham's midfield, led by the impressive Joao Palhinha, outshined Arsenal's expensive signing, Declan Rice.
Arsenal's Lack of Cutting Edge
Despite their good start to the season, Arsenal still struggles with a lack of cutting edge in front of goal, as seen in their last few matches.
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