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Arsenal player ratings vs Fulham: Gunners left red-faced in first slip-up of the season despite Eddie Nketiah's starring role

Mikel Arteta'a side recovered from conceding in the first minute to take the lead, only for a slip in concentration to allow a late equaliser

On a rainy London evening with thunder echoing over the broadcast at the Emirates, Arsenal and Fulham battled back-and-forth for the entire 90 minutes. An error from Thomas Partey less than 60 seconds into the match saw the Cottagers take an early lead and then chaos ensued.

A 66th minute spot-kick from Bukayo Saka levelled the match after Fabio Vieira was brought down in the box and then, nine minutes later, Vieira flew forward again. The Portuguese international played a pinpoint cross into the box and striker Eddie Nketiah fired home, leaving the Gunners convinced they had secured all three points.

Despite Calvin Bassey earning a red card, Fulham refused to give up, however, and, in the 87th minute, their efforts were rewarded after midfielder Joao Palhinha struck home off a corner kick to level the match.

GOAL rates Arsenal's players from the Emirates Stadium...

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    Goalkeeper & Defence

    Aaron Ramsdale (4/10):

    Was caught out-of-position on both goals, albeit his defense let him down both times.

    Ben White (6/10):

    Did what was asked of him, wasn't at fault for either Fulham goal.

    William Saliba (6/10):

    Solid at the back, locked down the Fulham attack and was consistently in the right spot.

    Jakub Kiwior (6/10):

    Did exactly what was asked of him on the left flank of defense.

    Thomas Partey (4/10):

    At fault for Fulham's opening goal in the first minute of the match and was consistently caught out of position at right-back, despite playing out of position for the Gunners.

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    Midfield

    Declan Rice (6/10):

    Helped control the tempo of the match and drove Arsenal back into the match.

    Kai Havertz (5/10):

    Missed a golden chance in the first half and still doesn't look comfortable in a midfield role.

    Martin Odegaard (7/10):

    A brilliant performance from the Gunners midfield talisman again, but lacked a clinical finish throughout the match.

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    Attack

    Bukayo Saka (7/10):

    Scored a 66th minute penalty kick and was relentless on the wing all afternoon.

    Leandro Trossard (4/10):

    Subbed out at half-time, little to zero impact on the match through the first 45 minutes.

    Gabriel Martinelli (6/10):

    Very little impact on the match, but linked up well over the final stretch with the rest of the attack.

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    Subs & Manager

    Eddie Nketiah (8/10):

    Scored the match-winner after being subbed on at half-time, proving to Arteta once again why he's a reliable option up top.

    Fabio Vieira (8/10):

    Earned a penalty just 10 minutes after being subbed on and assisted Nketiah's goal shortly afterwards.

    Oleksandr Zinchenko (7/10):

    Subbed on in the 56th minute and brought life into the team and the crowd with his exceptional work rate.

    Jorginho (5/10):

    Subbed on in the 84th minute, missed his mark on the Fulham equaliser three minutes later.

    Gabriel Jesus (N/A):

    A welcomed return for the Gunners striker, but he was subbed on in stoppage time.

    Mikel Arteta (6/10):

    After a dreadful first 45 minutes, Arteta turned it around with a fantastic selection of second-half substitutes.