Fulham 1-1 Arsenal 08/12

[cookieg]

Leno's distribution needs to be better.

[Twig]

Leno's distribution needs to be better.

He's a fine keeper but I've said that once or twice. It's not dreadful but certainly an area where he could improve a tad.

[LittleErn]

good though our defence is, I can't believe we can hold out for another hour. Hopefully we will catch them on the break. 🤞

[Twig]

So, so poor from ESR

[cookieg]

good though our defence is, I can't believe we can hold out for another hour. Hopefully we will catch them on the break. 🤞

I can't see them not scoring.

[First State]

So many errant passes. Let's tighten it up boys.

[St Eve]

Good time to get our second

[Steeeeeeeeeed]

Been a fascinating game tactically really, Robinson Vs Saka, Traore Vs the corners, Iwobi seemingly covering right back and right midfield (he's being really stretched, but doing as needed at the moment very well, he seems to be switching between the two positions almost constantly, and making up for Smith Rowes lack of defensive nous it feels.

[DevonFFC]

ESR doesn't want the ball, runs into dead channels

[LittleErn]

This has been a good spell for us. More possession takes the pressure off the defence.

[LittleErn]

Let's hope Arteta can't find a change of tactics at half time. This has been a great effort. Win lose or draw I'm proud of our boys.

[DevonFFC]

We fear no one and have a set of plays for every team, hats off  to Silva and the team.

Win against Liverpool and that's my Xmas sorted

[Volz]

Issa stepping up like few others making me not miss Andersen for one single second. ESR invisible besides mistakes for second game in a row, least he needs to be sharper for those runs as he is constantly running into the least occupied space on the field. What a goal from Raúl, and what vision and pass from  Tete though, outstanding.

[SerbianLad]

Great half, more of the same in the next one please!

[jayffc]

Diop has been utterly brilliant again. So much credit to him so far.

Very good professional performance from us in that first half

Arsenal are gonna be well up for it next half, let's hope we can wether the storm by continuing to stay positive and look to hit them over the top as we've shown flashes of already


A few times now we should have been in behind but it didn't quite come off. Tight game and arsenal have undoubtedlyly got quality so itll be a battle but yet again I'm so glad to see this Fulham side competing with the big boys.

We really are in one of the most enjoyable periods in club history

[St Eve]

I would be inclined to replace ESR with AP

[Drewry66]

tactically absolutely brilliant from Marco. Our defensive shape is outstanding. Done well thus far on set pieces as well with good plans to block Saliba. Lukic and Berge superb in front of the defence. Diop immense again. Leno hasn't had to make a save. Nearly got caught at the end of the half but how good is Berge on the ball apart from that one moment and great recovery tackle. Raul has battles brilliantly and what finish.

They are leaving so much space when we break and a second is on if we play it right. Only frustration is some terrible passing has passed up some big opportunities to break. ESR needs to start contributing or we may as well have AP on for better pressing.

Going to be so tough second half but more of the same defensively with a bit more quality going forward and this could be an absolutely massive 3 points. Come on Fulham!

[jayffc]

Been a fascinating game tactically really, Robinson Vs Saka, Traore Vs the corners, Iwobi seemingly covering right back and right midfield (he's being really stretched, but doing as needed at the moment very well, he seems to be switching between the two positions almost constantly, and making up for Smith Rowes lack of defensive nous it feels.

Yup as you say a fascinating tactical battle so far with some key head to heads going on all over the pitch  Very tight, playing a clearly good side and frustrating them so far, just glad to see a Fulham side so consistantly performing to a high level.

What a team we've assembled and what a manager we have at the helm.

Got to switch on from the start in the 2nd half here and believe in our ability to play around and over them Whatever happens . COYW

[Willham]

ESR doesn't want the ball, runs into dead channels

Unlike berge who seems to be growing, I feel ESR is the oppersite, started very brightly but has been having a quieter spell lately.

[Willham]

Been a fascinating game tactically really, Robinson Vs Saka, Traore Vs the corners, Iwobi seemingly covering right back and right midfield (he's being really stretched, but doing as needed at the moment very well, he seems to be switching between the two positions almost constantly, and making up for Smith Rowes lack of defensive nous it feels.

Yup as you say a fascinating tactical battle so far with some key head to heads going on all over the pitch  Very tight, playing a clearly good side and frustrating then so far, just glad to see a Fulham side so consistantly performing to a high level. What a team we've assembled and what a manager we have at the helm

It's honestly so wonderful at the moment, I remember the year in the prem with parker and jokanovic, ranieri, the dread before each game, now I'm truly excited before each!