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The Gunners dropped points again in the London derby against Alex Iwobi's Fulham
Arsenal's promising recent form hit a stumbling block at Craven Cottage, as the Gunners settled for a 1-1 draw against Fulham.
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Despite dominating much of the game, Mikel Arteta’s side failed to convert their control into three points, exposing a concerning pattern in their away performances this season.
Arsenal disappoint in Fulham draw
The Gunners had an opportunity to maintain pressure on Liverpool after a strong 3-0 victory over Manchester United earlier in the week. However, they were unable to secure a win at Fulham, who made four changes from their previous match.
At Craven Cottage, Raul Jimenez’s 10th-minute strike showed how vulnerable the Gunners have been this season as the Fulham man gave his side an early lead.
While William Saliba’s second-half equaliser salvaged a point for Arsenal, the inability to keep opposition attacks at bay continues to hinder their ambitions.
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Arsenal’s draw leaves them second in the Premier League table but with growing concerns about their proximity to mid-table teams. Remarkably, they are closer in points to 11th-placed Fulham than they are to leaders Liverpool, who still have a game in hand.
Arsenal’s defensive frailties exposed again
The Gunners have struggled to keep clean sheets away from home, with their 1-1 draw at Fulham marking the sixth consecutive Premier League away game in which they’ve conceded.
This equals their longest run without a clean sheet in away fixtures since Arteta took charge in December 2019.
In that run of games, Arsenal’s backline has been breached by teams across various levels, including Fulham, West Ham, Chelsea, Newcastle, Bournemouth, and Manchester City.
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Over these six games, they have conceded nine goals while managing just one victory—a troubling trend for a team aiming to mount a serious title challenge.
To reignite their title challenge, Arsenal must address their defensive inconsistencies on the road, because as the season progresses, these issues could prove costly in their quest to dethrone Liverpool and stay ahead of a crowded chasing pack.
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