Premier League: Arsenal Forfeit Table Summit With Defeat To Fulham In London-derby

 

    Raul Jimenez scores Fulham's opening goal

Arsenal have forfeited the chance to top the standings after losing 2-1 to Fulham in a comeback that saw their lead canceled in a sensational London-derby at Craven Cottage. 

An early opener from Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the lead with a tap in of a rebound shot from Gabriel Martinelli's cut-back. The lead however was shortlived with Fulham leveling up as Raul Jimenez smashed home Tom Cairney's cross. 

Fulham later got the winner in a set piece as Bobby De Cordova-Reid struck home a loose from close range following a corner. The side nearly got the third from Andreas Pereira's free-kick that beat David Raya to struck the crossbar. 

    Bukayo Saka taps in loose ball from Gabriel Martinelli's cut-back

The loss saw Arsenal drop from second to fourth in the EPL standings to trail the table leaders, Liverpool by two points. Fulam, on their part, after winning the match ended their winless run through three previous Premier League games. 

Quick Overview

It was not the best Arsenal would have expected to have let the game slide but that was on the backdrop of good team work from Fulham and their sharpness at the goal. 

Arsenal did have glaring chances to make a omeback from only that they were not blunt enough against the well-crowded Fulham defence that kept the balls away from going through. Fulham staunchly defended their half against Arsenal's peculiar move of the ball across the pitch. 

Also. great performance from Alex Iwobi and Willian in the midfield, which later culminated in the build up to the comeback, that saw Jimenez in a good position to strike and left well unmarked. Fulham earned a well-deserved victory as Arsenal further jeopardised their Premier League title race.