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Arsenal failed to make a significant dent in Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham this afternoon.
The Gunners thought they had won right at the end, but Bukaya Saka’s goal was ruled out by VAR for offside in stoppage time against Gabriel Martinelli.
Saka put the ball into the net but Arsenal’s celebrations were cut short after a VAR check showed Martinelli was in the backfield! ❌ pic.twitter.com/fZUSp3UAHu
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 8, 2024
Raul Jimenez had earlier given the home side the lead, firing past David Raya from a tight angle, only for Arsenal to score from a corner for the fourth successive game six minutes into the second half.
Kai Havertz brought down Declan Rice’s delivery and William Saliba was on hand to push the ball over the line.
Despite the postponement of yesterday’s Merseyside derby due to Storm Darragh, it was a good weekend for Liverpool as both Arsenal and Manchester City drew.
Arsenal are six points behind Arne Sloto’s side, while City are another two points behind.
Odegaard frustrated
Gunners captain Martin Odegaard told Sky Sports: “We dominated most of the game. The first half was not great. We were a bit sloppy and lacked energy and strength. The second half was much better. It’s frustrating not to win. We were close to a goal at the end.
“They are a good team. They know how to defend themselves. Solid block. We didn’t work hard enough today. We have to learn from it and come right back for the next one.
“We have to focus on ourselves. We don’t care about the other teams (in the title race).
“We did a lot of good things. We have to do more and put the ball in the box more times. Maybe be a little more direct and aggressive. We could have won in the end.
“The road is very long. We said hundreds of times that we have to continue game by game.”
Vardy inspires Leicester’s comeback
Brighton missed the chance to finish fifth after a late collapse at Leicester.
The Seagulls led 2-0 and appeared to be in control thanks to goals from Tariq Lamptey and Yankuba Minteh, but Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men hit back with two tries in the last five minutes.
First, Jamie Vardy converted James Justin’s deflected cross to halve the deficit before the former England striker then slotted the ball past Bobby De Cordova-Reid to equalise.
It’s not over until it’s over 💙 pic.twitter.com/pPYdd55doh
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 8, 2024
Late heartbreak for Ipswich
Bournemouth also made a late escape to secure a 2-1 win at Ipswich.
The Tractor Boys looked set to claim their first home win of the season – and first since 2002 – after taking an 87th-minute lead thanks to Conor Chaplin’s first-half goal.
But Enes Unal equalized before Dango Outtara sealed the win in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Cherries boss Andoni Iraola told the BBC: “We definitely didn’t deserve to lose, we had great chances but we just couldn’t take them, especially in the first half. Even in the second half, we had momentum from the start. You start to think it’s not your day, but luckily we took them in the end.”
This win moved Bournemouth up to eighth, while Ipswich remained in 18th.
