'Kai Havertz leaves Arsenal disappointed as five players let Arteta down in draw'

Arsenal were frustrated in a 2-2 draw with Fulham, with Kai Havertz struggling and Aaron Ramsdale making an error.

In a thrilling London derby, Arsenal were left frustrated as they were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Fulham. The Gunners showed resilience by coming from behind to take the lead through goals from Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah, only for Joao Palhinha to equalize late on.

One of the main sources of frustration for Arsenal was Kai Havertz, who seemed off the pace and was caught offside on a couple of occasions, nullifying promising attacks. Havertz also missed a great chance to score, sliding in but failing to hit the target.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had made a questionable decision by not starting a recognized striker, with Leandro Trossard playing as an auxiliary No 9. However, the introduction of Nketiah and Fabio Vieira as substitutes improved the team's performance. Despite this, Arsenal still struggled to find the net, which will be a concern for Arteta.

The game also highlighted the pressure on Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who made a bizarre error that led to Fulham's opening goal. Ramsdale's position as the team's No 1 is now in doubt with the arrival of David Raya.

Several Arsenal players underperformed in the game, including Martin Odegaard, Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Trossard. Odegaard, in particular, had a rare below-par display, giving away possession too often.

On a positive note, young midfielder Vieira made a strong impact as a substitute, earning a penalty and providing an assist for Nketiah's goal. His performance has given Arteta something to think about regarding his future in the team.

Despite Nketiah forcing Fulham's Calvin Bassey into a second yellow card, Arsenal couldn't secure the win as Palhinha scored a late equalizer for Fulham.

Overall, it was a frustrating game for Arsenal, and Arteta will need to reassess his tactics and team selection moving forward. The performance of certain players and the need for improvement are clear, and adjustments will be necessary to achieve better results in the future.

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