After a disappointing loss to West Ham at home, Arsenal’s struggles continued as they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Fulham in round 20 of the Premier League.
Despite starting off well and taking the lead through Bukayo Saka’s goal in the 5th minute, Arsenal couldn’t maintain their advantage. Fulham fought back and equalized in the 29th minute, with Raul Jimenez scoring from a precise cross by Tom Cairney.
The match was crucial for Arsenal, as a victory would have allowed them to reclaim the top spot in the league. However, the pressure seemed to affect their performance, and they displayed poor play in the second half. Fulham took advantage and scored their second goal in the 59th minute, with Bobby Decordova-Reid capitalizing on a chaotic situation after a corner kιck.
Despite Arsenal’s attempts to strengthen their аttаck with substitutions, including Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, and Reiss Nelson, their playing style remained stagnant. Fulham’s determined defense and controlled play prevented Arsenal from creating many opportunities.
With the defeat, Arsenal finds themselves in 4th place, trailing the league leaders Liverpool by 2 points, albeit having played one more match. This loss, following their previous defeat to West Ham, raises concerns about Arsenal’s form and their ability to maintain their momentum throughout the season.
Overall, Arsenal’s performance against Fulham highlights their struggles and leaves them with work to do in order to regain their form and challenge for the top positions in the Premier League.