Fulham 1-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings as the Gunners drop points in a crucial match away from home

Fulham hosted Arsenal at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, December 8 and the teams played out a 1-1 draw.

The hosts made a stunning start to the game and scored with their very first chance of the match. Kenny Tete released Raul Jimenez into space, with the Mexican applying the finishing touches to make it 1-0 after 11 minutes. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal were unable to make a dent and trailed at the break.

However, the Gunners got back into the contest just seven minutes after the restart. Kai Havertz’s knockdown found William Saliba as he scored to make it 1-1. The Gunners seemed to have scored a winner late in the match via Bukayo Saka, but Gabriel Martinelli was offside in the build-up as the match ended 1-1.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Fulham Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper

Bernd Leno – 7.5/10

Leno made three good saves for Fulham in this match and also played 13 long balls.

Defenders

Kenny Tete – 7/10

Tete provided as assist for his team’s goal. He also won five duels, making one clearance and four tackles.

Issa Diop – 7/10

Diop won all four of his duels and also made seven clearances and one interception.

Calvin Bassey – 6.5/10

Bassey struggled against Saka and was booked for a foul but had a decent game otherwise.

Antonee Robinson – 6.5/10

Robinson did a good job to mark Saka but was booked for a foul.

Midfielders

Sasa Lukic – 7/10

Lukic passed the ball with 96% accuracy and won four of five duels, making two clearances and two interceptions.

Emile Smith Rowe – 6.5/10

Smith Rowe started the game as the number 10 but could not make an impact.

Sander Berge – 7/10

Berge had a good game as he played one key pass and won eight duels in midfield.

Forwards

Alex Iwobi – 6.5/10

Iwobi looked off-colour after a great few weeks in an average performance for Fulham.

Adama Traore – 6.5/10

Traore started the match but could not make an impact on the proceedings.

Raul Jimenez – 7.5/10

Jimenez gave Fulham the surprise lead with a lovely finish. He also won seven duels and was booked for a foul.

Substitutes

Andreas Pereira – 6.5/10

He replaced Smith Rowe and put in a decent cameo for his team.

Harry Wilson – 6.5/10

Wilson replaced Traore and played well towards the end of the match.

Rodrigo Muniz & Jorge Cuenca – N/A

The pair played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Marco Silva – 7/10

He set his Fulham side up very well and secured a deserved point.

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Arsenal Player Ratings vs Fulham

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 6.5/10

Raya made just one save for Arsenal in an average performance in goal.

Defenders

Thomas Partey – 6.5/10

Partey won just one of his seven duels but passed the ball with 93% accuracy in a mixed performance.

William Saliba – 7.5/10

Saliba had a great game as he scored a goal to level the game. He also won three duels, making three clearances and one interception.

Jakub Kiwior – 6.5/10

Kiwior put in a good performance in the middle of the park for the Gunners.

Jurrien Timber – 6.5/10

Timber won one duel in defence and also made one clearance.

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10

Odegaard had a decent game and was also fouled a lot, and hence subbed off.

Jorginho – 7/10

Jorginho put in a strong performance in midfield as he passed the ball with 92% accuracy and won five duels.

Declan Rice – 8/10

Rice had a great game in midfield as he played three key passes and four accurate crosses. He also won two duels, making one clearance and one interception.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10

Saka passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won seven duels and made one clearance.

Kai Havertz – 7/10

Havertz had a good game as he provided an assist for Arsenal’s leveller. He also won two duels and attempted three shots that were off-target.

Leandro Trossard – 7.5/10

Trossard had a decent game as he played two key passes and one accurate cross. He also won two duels and attempted one shot on target.

Substitutes

Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10

Martinelli replaced Trossard and put in a decent cameo but was also booked.

Mikel Merino – 6/10

Merino replaced Jorginho but could not impact the match positively.

Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10

He replaced Havertz but could not make an impact on the proceedings.

Ethan Nwaneri – 6.5/10

He replaced Odegaard and put in a decent cameo for Arsenal.

Manager

Mikel Arteta – 7/10

Arteta made some smart changes and did well to ensure Arsenal came back in this match.

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