Arsenal fans have been left frustrated after dropping crucial points in a 1-1 draw at Fulham, further denting their Premier League title aspirations.
The stalemate at Craven Cottage means the Gunners missed an opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool to just four points.
The result has sparked discontent among supporters, despite the team’s recent victories over West Ham and Manchester United in the past eight days.
Fulham took the lead in the first half through striker Raul Jimenez, putting the hosts ahead at Craven Cottage.
Arsenal fans are not happy with Kai Havertz
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Arsenal managed to find their way back into the match after the break when William Saliba headed home from close range to level the scores.
The Gunners thought they had found a late winner through Gabriel Martinelli.
However, VAR intervened to rule out Martinelli’s effort for offside, leaving Arsenal unable to find the crucial breakthrough they needed.
The visitors had shown their threat from set pieces and crosses throughout the match, but ultimately couldn’t convert their chances into three points.
Despite Kai Havertz scoring two goals in his last five matches, Arsenal supporters are calling for manager Mikel Arteta to drop the German forward from the starting lineup.
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William Saliba had equalised for Arsenal
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The demands for change come as fans look for solutions to the team’s recent mixed form.
Supporters have identified Havertz as a key personnel change they believe Arteta must make to improve results.
The criticism persists despite the former Chelsea player’s recent upturn in scoring form.
Mikel Arteta was left frustrated with the point
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To add to Havertz’s difficult afternoon, Fulham supporters taunted the German international as he left the field.
The home crowd at Craven Cottage directed chants of “Chelsea reject, Chelsea reject” at Havertz during his substitution.
The hostile reception from Fulham fans highlighted the ongoing scrutiny faced by the former Chelsea player since his move to Arsenal.
The incident came as another setback for Havertz, who is already facing pressure from his own club’s supporters to be dropped from the starting lineup.
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