Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal missed an opportunity to narrow the gap to Premier League leader Liverpool, drawing 1-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Arsenal’s quest for the title was hindered by a stalemate, as they dropped two crucial points. The match saw William Saliba, who had previously scored from a corner in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United, find the net again in the 52nd minute.
However, Fulham had taken an early lead through Raul Jimenez in the 11th minute. Despite this result helping Arsenal reduce the deficit to Liverpool to six points, it was considered a missed opportunity, particularly with Liverpool inactive this round due to the postponement of the Merseyside derby against Everton caused by stormy weather. Chelsea, meanwhile, had the chance to close in on Liverpool with their match against Tottenham later on Sunday. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka had a potential winning goal disallowed for offside against Gabriel Martinelli in the 88th minute.
Elsewhere, Jamie Vardy’s late heroics helped Leicester draw 2-2 with Brighton, and Bournemouth scored twice late to secure a 2-1 victory over Ipswich, leaving the latter struggling in the relegation zone.
