Fulham vs Arsenal: Premier League - LIVE!
With the Merseyside derby being called off last Saturday, Arsenal has the opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to just four points when they take on Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Gunners have been looking sharp again under Mikel Arteta's management, but they will have a challenging match against a Fulham team that is having an impressive season under Marco Silva.
Fulham has the chance to climb to fifth place with a victory, and ex-Arsenal players Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi will be eager to make an impact against their old team. Arsenal is on a roll, having achieved four consecutive wins in all competitions since the international break in November. Their recent 2-0 triumph over Manchester United has boosted their confidence, showcasing their strength in set-pieces once again.
Arteta will be missing defenders Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, but he remains optimistic that his team can keep the pressure on Liverpool. You can follow the match in real-time below with our specialized blog, which includes expert commentary and analysis from Simon Collings at Craven Cottage.
FINAL WHISTLE: The match ends in a 1-1 draw between Fulham and Arsenal.
In the sixth minute of stoppage time, Declan Rice receives a yellow card for pulling Sander Berge back.
In the 88th minute, Bukayo Saka scored with a header from Gabriel Martinelli’s cross, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review.
86 minutes: The free-kick ends up being ineffective.
85 minutes: Antonee Robinson receives a yellow card. Arsenal is awarded a free-kick in a good spot.
81 minutes into the match, Gabriel Martinelli expresses his annoyance over a throw-in call that didn't go in his favor. In his frustration, he hurls the ball to the ground, which results in him receiving a yellow card for arguing with the referee.
80 minutes: We're now in the last 10 minutes at Craven Cottage, and there's still plenty of opportunity for either team to score the decisive goal.
78 minutes in: Fulham manages to clear the ball, but it falls to Declan Rice, who takes a shot on goal. The attempt takes a deflection, making it a little simpler for Leno to make the save.
The third substitution for Arsenal occurs as Ethan Nwaneri replaces Martin Odegaard.
Fulham has also made a substitution, bringing in Rodrigo Muniz to replace Raul Jimenez, who scored a goal.
In the 75th minute, Declan Rice sends a beautiful pass into the penalty area. Gabriel Jesus seems set to take control, but he hesitates, giving Bernd Leno the chance to gather the ball.
73rd minute: Arsenal makes two substitutions.
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