5/10 The Arsenal star has simply had his worst match of the season

One other large missed alternative for Arsenal; that is what it appears to be like like,

As Storm Darragh postponed Liverpool's conflict in opposition to fierce rivals Everton on Saturday, Mikel ArtetaThe boys had the chance to scale back the hole to simply 4 factors. Alas, they might seize this golden likelihood.

The Gunners didn’t get the higher of Fulham final season and it was in a conflict at Craven Cottage on New 12 months's Eve that the title might have been misplaced. On this event, Arteta's crew misplaced 2-1. This time it was 1-1.

Not catastrophic, it's true, nevertheless it's nonetheless a lack of factors for a crew which for the reason that final break was impeccable.

Arsenal have overwhelmed Nottingham Forest thrice, Sporting 5 instances, West Ham 5 instances and Manchester United twice. Fulham stopped them of their tracks, as soon as once more.

So the place did all of it go incorrect?

Arsenal's worst gamers in opposition to Fulham

If William Saliba scored a second purpose in as many matches, few of them shone away from dwelling.

As a substitute, it was a crew of underachievers with Jakub Kiwior the notable perpetrator on the again when Raul Jimenez opened the scoring.

Kenny Tete performed a ball in behind and the Polish defender – as soon as once more changing the injured Gabriel – was caught in two minds.

Ought to he go in the direction of the ball or ought to he observe the participant? Kiwior did neither. He left an acre of house in Fulham's proper channel which Jimenez duly uncovered.

He acquired away from the Polish worldwide and even with Saliba approaching to cowl for him, it didn't deter the Mexican who scored with a high quality end.

Arsenal fought again, however their ahead line didn't give them a lot of a serving to hand. Bukayo Saka appeared to have gained with a late header on the far submit, however Gabriel Martinelli was caught wanting on the ball and was dominated offside within the build-up.

As for Leandro Trossard, who began forward of the Brazilian, he entered and exited the debates as he so typically does.

One other underperformer was substitute Gabriel Jesus, however one thing needed to change and Kai Havertz it needed to be eliminated.

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Performance in figures

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Kai Havertz's efficiency in figures

Final summer time, Arsenal ignored the necessity to usher in a centre-forward. Havertz had completed an amazing job in the direction of the tip of final season and has certainly began the present marketing campaign like a home on fireplace.

The German scored four goals in his first seven league matches however within the subsequent seven Premier League matches, he solely scored as soon as.

That's not too regarding given the type of Saka and Martin Odegaard, however his flaws had been laid naked on the Cottage on Sunday afternoon.

True, Havertz performed a key function within the purpose, slotting the ball throughout the field for Saliba to move dwelling, however that was his solely vital contribution throughout what was arguably his worst efficiency of the season.

Handed over a match rating of 5/10 by Football.Kaya Kaynak of Londonhe wrote at full time that the previous Chelsea participant was “non-existent for a lot of the match” and “lacked conviction within the ninth place”.

It's been a rarity this season, it have to be stated, nevertheless it confirmed why Arteta may spend money on an actual penalty space poacher.

Havertz failed to carry up and infrequently acquired concerned, finishing simply 15 passes in his 74 minutes on the pitch, two fewer than goalkeeper David Raya.

So used to preventing laborious in opposition to centre-backs, his duel victory additionally left so much to be desired, successful simply two of his 5 matches.

It was an extremely pointless spectacle from the £65 million signing who dedicated extra fouls (1) and was put offside extra instances (2) than pictures on the right track.

Jesus lastly changed him however the Brazilian was not a lot better, having a catastrophic efficiency. 17% of his passes.

The place do Arsenal go from right here? Nicely, with the January switch window set to open in a number of weeks, maybe a striker has turn out to be a necessity reasonably than a luxurious buy.

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