Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. The result leaves the Gunners with a slim chance of overtaking the league leaders, with the dropped points putting a dent in their pursuit of the title.
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The match began with high intensity, and Arsenal looked dominant early on. They took the lead in the 25th minute, courtesy of a well-taken goal from Gabriel Jesus, who capitalized on a clever assist from Martin Ødegaard. The Gunners seemed in control and were pressing for a second goal to put the game beyond Fulham’s reach.
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However, Fulham proved resilient and responded strongly. Just after the break, they equalized through a superb header from their captain, Tim Ream, who met a pinpoint cross from Willian. Arsenal struggled to regain their composure after the equalizer, with Fulham growing in confidence and threatening on the counter-attack.
Despite creating several chances to reclaim the lead, Arsenal failed to find the back of the net. Bukayo Saka and Ødegaard both came close, but Fulham’s goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, pulled off some key saves to deny them. The match saw tempers flare at times, but Fulham’s defensive organization and tactical discipline kept Arsenal at bay.
The draw means Arsenal now face an uphill battle to keep pace with the top teams. With key fixtures ahead, Mikel Arteta’s side will need to find consistency and improve their finishing if they are to stay in contention for the title. For Fulham, the point was a valuable one as they continue to fight for a mid-table finish in the league.
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