Arsenal was defeated yet again in their game last weekend, losing 2-1 to Fulham. The Gunners are on a run of three League games without a win, having dropped points when they drew 1-1 with Liverpool, when they fell 2-0 to West Ham, and when they lost to Fulham.
Many Gooners felt Arsenal should have easily won games over Liverpool and Fulham if they had been clinical. That was not the case against Fulham. The Gunners did nothing at Craven Cottage to merit a victory over the Cottagers.
Bukayo Saka’s goal in the fifth minute of the first half may have given Arsenal the foundation to run riot, but it wasn’t to be.
Fulham defeated Arsenal thanks to goals from Raul Jiménez in the 29th minute and Bobby De Cordova-Reid in the 60th.
Mikel Arteta, interestingly, attempted to explain why his team lost that match. Speaking at his post-match press conference, Arteta said his team was not good enough against the hosts.
“We weren’t good enough. We didn’t have enough rhythm threats. Defensively, we were second best,” Arteta said.
He added, “Painful and a sad day. That’s how I would sum it up. We had the chance to be top of the table after 20 games. Three days ago, we lost a game that we deserved to win; today was a different story.”
Arsenal’s title challenge is jeopardised. After dropping 8 points in their last three games, they are now fourth in the Premier League table, trailing Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Liverpool.
If the Gunners want to win the league in 2024, they must turn a corner, return to winning ways, and hope to find consistency.
Jack Anderson
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Its a sad day in the new year that we have to endure this man’s mistakes as slaps on our face even in the new year. He will not change and neither will the results.
Unsettling Ramsdale for a much worse GK, had it been Jan Oblak or Allison, could have agreed.
Letting go Granit without a proper replacement
Not letting Partey go when he cannot play 5 games on the trot
Hiring Kai when we required a CDM, AM left and CF
Keeping faith in Gab J when he has bever scored more than 15 in a season
Keeping faith in Eddie Halaand
What on earth are Cedric & Viera doing at our club?
Raya, perennially injured Tomiyasu, Kiwor, Zichencho, Elneny, Jorginho, perennially injured Partey & ESR, Kai, Gab J and Eddie are all his players or he has extended their contracts. If he and his loyal fanbase think they can do the double/treble/quadrable with these folks, then they need to have themselves checked. No surprise he does not rotate and no surprises the first teamers are fatigued in December and poor results are the norm of the day.
Wake and Walk away Mikel. Today!
You think Mikel should walk away today? That’s just nonsense. And even if he did, who will take over?
There are much worse managers in football. He is still learning and we are competitive at the top of the most competitive league in the world for Christ’s sake!
We’ve had a blip but it’s not time to panic. Look at Chelsea and Manure. Both big teams but falling well short of expectation. At least we are on good foundations. Be patient. When we’re in the bottom half of the table and struggling, then it’s time to be concerned.