Arsenal vs Fulham, 2022-23 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueArsenal rally to beat Fulham, top Premier League in flawless start
Arsenal continued their flawless start to the Premier League on Saturday as they rallied to a 2-1 win against Fulham at the Emirates.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by João Palhinha.
- 5': Foul by Andreas Pereira (Fulham).
- 5': Granit Xhaka (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Tim Ream (Fulham).
- 6': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 8': Attempt missed. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kieran Tierney with a cross.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aleksandar Mitrovic.
- 9': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Kieran Tierney.
- 10': Attempt missed. João Palhinha (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Andreas Pereira with a cross following a corner.
- 15': Attempt missed. Granit Xhaka (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Magalhães.
- 18': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Kenny Tete.
- 23': Foul by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
- 23': Neeskens Kebano (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Tim Ream.
- 30': Attempt missed. Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Neeskens Kebano with a cross.
- 31': Foul by Tosin Adarabioyo (Fulham).
- 31': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 32': Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 33': Attempt saved. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 33': Attempt blocked. Kieran Tierney (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 35': Foul by Kenny Tete (Fulham).
- 35': Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Antonee Robinson (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Ben White (Arsenal).
- 36': Ben White (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Attempt missed. Andreas Pereira (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Neeskens Kebano.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 39': Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal).
- 43': Offside, Arsenal. Granit Xhaka is caught offside.
- 44': Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by João Palhinha (Fulham).
- 45': João Palhinha (Fulham) is shown the yellow card.
- 45': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card.
- 45': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Antonee Robinson.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Granit Xhaka.
- 45'+2': Foul by Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal).
- 45'+2': Neeskens Kebano (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Arsenal 0, Fulham 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Arsenal 0, Fulham 0.
- 47': Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by William Saliba (Arsenal).
- 47': Delay in match because of an injury Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham).
- 49': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 50': Attempt missed. Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Andreas Pereira with a cross.
- 50': Foul by Andreas Pereira (Fulham).
- 50': William Saliba (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Antonee Robinson (Fulham).
- 51': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Antonee Robinson (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
- 52': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Harrison Reed with a headed pass.
- 54': Attempt saved. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 54': Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Granit Xhaka.
- 56': Goal! Arsenal 0, Fulham 1. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 59': Foul by Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham).
- 59': Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Substitution, Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah replaces Kieran Tierney.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 64': Goal! Arsenal 1, Fulham 1. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 66': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 67': Attempt saved. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andreas Pereira with a cross.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 68': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bobby De Cordova-Reid with a cross.
- 69': Substitution, Fulham. Tom Cairney replaces Neeskens Kebano.
- 70': Foul by Kenny Tete (Fulham).
- 70': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) is shown the yellow card.
- 72': Foul by Kenny Tete (Fulham).
- 72': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Attempt saved. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 74': Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Foul by Tim Ream (Fulham).
- 76': Attempt missed. Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
- 77': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Kenny Tete.
- 78': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by João Palhinha.
- 79': Substitution, Fulham. Kevin Mbabu replaces Kenny Tete.
- 79': Substitution, Fulham. Issa Diop replaces Andreas Pereira.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 82': Attempt saved. Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard with a through ball.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 83': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Tosin Adarabioyo.
- 84': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Aleksandar Mitrovic.
- 85': Attempt saved. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 85': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Bernd Leno.
- 86': Goal! Arsenal 2, Fulham 1. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by William Saliba following a corner.Goal confirmed following VAR Review.
- 87': VAR Decision: Goal Arsenal - Arsenal 2-1 Fulham (Gabriel Magalhães).
- 88': Substitution, Fulham. Nathaniel Chalobah replaces João Palhinha.
- 88': Substitution, Fulham. Jay Stansfield replaces Tim Ream.
- 89': Substitution, Arsenal. Takehiro Tomiyasu replaces Gabriel Jesus.
- 89': Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 89': Foul by Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal).
- 90': Attempt saved. Nathaniel Chalobah (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Harrison Reed with a cross.
- 90'+2': Delay in match because of an injury Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal).
- 90'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+5': Substitution, Arsenal. Rob Holding replaces Martin Ødegaard.
- 90'+5': Foul by Nathaniel Chalobah (Fulham).
- 90'+5': Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Arsenal 2, Fulham 1.
- 0': Match ends, Arsenal 2, Fulham 1.
Statistics
 FUL |
ARS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 0 |
| 0 | Possession | 0 |
| 0 | SHOTS | 0 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,164
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,164
Premier League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 11 | +15 | 28 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 12 | +5 | 23 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 12 | +9 | 22 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 12 | +9 | 22 |
Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdale (GK) |
| 6 | Gabriel Magalhães |
| 12 | William Saliba |
| 3 | Kieran Tierney |
| 4 | Ben White  |
| 25 | Mohamed Elneny |
| 34 | Granit Xhaka |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaard |
| 9 | Gabriel Jesus |
| 11 | Gabriel Martinelli |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Bernd Leno (GK) |
| 13 | Tim Ream |
| 4 | Tosin Adarabioyo |
| 33 | Antonee Robinson |
| 2 | Kenny Tete |
| 18 | Andreas Pereira |
| 26 | João Palhinha |
| 6 | Harrison Reed |
| 9 | Aleksandar Mitrovic |
| 7 | Neeskens Kebano |
| 14 | Bobby De Cordova-Reid |
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