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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Barney Ronay at the Emirates Stadium

João Palhinha stuns Arsenal as 10-man Fulham battle back to earn late point

Fulham’s João Palhinha races away after his late equaliser at Arsenal
Fulham’s João Palhinha races away after his late equaliser at Arsenal. Photograph: Paul Harding/Getty Images

On a wild, storm-racked afternoon, Arsenal and Fulham played out a draw that felt by the end like three games in one, as well as at least two different, largely opposed tactical versions of this Arsenal team.

Fulham were neat, sparky and compact in central midfield. They took the lead via the first attack of the game, then equalised with two minutes left of normal time and 10 players left on the pitch after Calvin Bassey’s late second yellow card.

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