Amidst a rainy evening in London, accompanied by resounding thunder echoing across the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal and Fulham engaged in a relentless contest that unfolded over 90 minutes.
The match saw an early blunder from Thomas Partey, setting the tone for a back-and-forth struggle that saw the Cottagers seize an initial advantage.
The drama ensued as Bukayo Saka converted a 66th-minute penalty, leveling the match after Fabio Vieira was fouled inside the box. Momentum swung back and forth, and in the 75th minute, Vieira again took center stage.
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The Portuguese international delivered a precise cross into the box, where striker Eddie Nketiah confidently fired the ball into the net. This goal led Arsenal to believe they had secured a triumphant result.
However, Fulham exhibited relentless determination. In the 87th minute, their perseverance bore fruit when midfielder Joao Palhinha capitalized on a corner kick opportunity, expertly slotting the ball home to restore parity in the match.