Arsenal experienced a disappointing conclusion to 2023, suffering a 2-1 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage, despite initially securing an early lead.
Bukayo Saka contributed to Mikel Arteta’s team with a close-range finish within the first five minutes, giving Arsenal the lead.
However, Fulham's Raul Jimenez scored just before the half-hour mark, leveling the score.
The pivotal moment occurred in the second half when De Cordova-Reid capitalized on Arsenal’s defensive lapse, securing the winning goal for Fulham.
Arsenal lose last game of 2023 – Getty imageThe Gunners’ inability to contain Fulham’s attacks ultimately cost them the game, resulting in a missed opportunity to stay competitive in the title race.
This defeat positions Arsenal in the fourth position in the league table, having suffered two consecutive losses within one week.
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