5 reactions to Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Fulham

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Joao Palhinha of Fulham celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on August 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Joao Palhinha of Fulham celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on August 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) /
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Havertz is yet to make an impact. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Havertz is yet to make an impact. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

4. Havertz has to be dropped

Once Arteta took out Havertz, Arsenal looked fluid. The passes were crisper. The decisions were better. Fabio Viera looked sensational.

Perhaps it’s time to give Havertz some time to really get into this side at training because on the pitch he looks lost. He didn’t make effective runs. He was offside twice and gave away possession multiple times. Arsenal fans didn’t want this signing and their concerns have so far been justified.

5. Giving up a goal a man up is inexcusable

Not sure why Arsenal invited pressure when they were up a goal, even more so when Fulham were down to ten men. It happened in the match against Nottingham Forest and it happened again against Fulham.

The match was there to be taken but Arsenal took their foot of the gas and paid for it. It may cost them the title down the line.