On 31 December, one of the matches of the 20th round of the English football championship took place. Fulham (England) and Arsenal (London) met.
Фулхэм - Арсенал - 2:1. Чемпионат Англии, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаEnglish Championship, 20th round
Fulham (England) - Arsenal (London) - 2:1 ( 1:1)
Goal: R. Jimenez (29), Bobby Reid (60) - B. Saka (5)
Warnings: Cairney (65), Calvin Bassey (77)
Fulham vs Arsenal match review:
Fulham defeat Arsenal in thrilling Premier League match In a much-anticipated Premier League encounter, Fulham defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the enchanting Craven Cottage Stadium. The match gave the spectators an adrenaline rush as both teams showed their skill and determination on the pitch. The first half started with both teams displaying a strong attacking attitude which led to a tense battle for possession. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka left an indelible mark on the game, scoring in the 5th minute to give his team an early lead. However, the home side, Fulham, were quick to respond when Raul Jimenez found his rhythm in the 29th minute and equalised. The 1-1 scoreline at half-time left fans frozen in place, eagerly awaiting what was to come in the second half. In an attempt to turn the tide of the match in their favour, Arsenal decided to make a substitution in the 46th minute, bringing on Jakub Kivior instead of Takehiro Tomiyasu. Despite this tactical move, Fulham continued to show their determination and in the 60th minute, Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored a stunning goal to give his team a deserved lead. As the match progressed, it became increasingly apparent that both teams were ready to give it their all on the pitch.
A sense of urgency hung over Arsenal, leading to two quick substitutions in the 68th minute. Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White came on as substitutes in place of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus respectively. However, these changes did not bring relief to Arsenal. In an attempt to maintain control of the game, Fulham also made substitutions. Alex Iwobi replaced Andre Pereira in the 72nd minute, adding fresh energy to the attacking line. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with tensions running high. Fulham's Terence Cairney received a yellow card in the 65th minute, followed by Fulham's Chinedu Bassey and Arsenal's William Saliba in the 77th and 87th minutes respectively. As time ran out, both teams fought hard for the win. However, it was Fulham who came out triumphant and a series of quick substitutions in the 80th and 90th minutes only strengthened their advantage. Willian and Isaac Diop replaced Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Harvey Wilson in the 80th minute, while Tom Cairney came on in place of Harrison Reid in the final minutes of the match. The final whistle sounded and Fulham celebrated a hard fought victory over Arsenal. This match was a testament to the rivalry and skill inherent in the Premier League. The fans saw a thrilling spectacle as Fulham and Arsenal battled it out at Craven Cottage.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Chelsea vs Fulham, Arsenal vs Krela Palace.
Фулхэм - Арсенал - 2:1. Чемпионат Англии, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFulham vs Arsenal match statistics:
| Fulham | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 15 | Kicks | 13 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 8 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 11 | Offences | 10 |
| 5 | Corner | 4 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 40% | Ball possession | 60% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 407 | Total assists | 631 |
| 335 | Accurate assists | 560 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 89% |
