In a Premier League clash at Craven Cottage, Arsenal failed to capitalize on an early lead, resulting in a frustrating draw against Fulham. After an impressive start, Mikel Arteta's side faltered, ultimately leading to dropped points.

The Gunners got off to a flying start, taking the lead just five minutes into the match. Gabriel Martinelli's curling shot forced a save from Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno, only for the rebound to fall perfectly for Bukayo Saka, who calmly tapped the ball into the net.

However, Fulham responded strongly and began to assert their dominance. Raul Jimenez came close to equalizing, and eventually, the home side found success. Jimenez skillfully turned in Antonee Robinson's cross from the back post, leveling the score.

Despite Arteta's attempt to shift the momentum with the substitution of Jakub Kiwior for Takehiro Tomiyasu, Fulham continued to control the game. The pressure paid off for the home team as Bobby Decordova-Reid capitalized on a goalmouth scramble from a corner, giving Fulham the lead.

Desperate to find an equalizer, Arteta made tactical changes in the form of Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, and Reiss Nelson. However, these alterations failed to give Arsenal the attacking edge they desperately needed.

The result leaves Arsenal with dropped points yet again, continuing their disappointing run of form in December. Manager Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly address the team's toothless performance and the missed opportunity to secure a victory.

Fans can hear Arteta's thoughts on the game and more by tuning into football.london's live blog, where chief Arsenal correspondent Kaya Kaynak will interview the manager and provide further insights.

As Arsenal's season progresses, Arteta will be under increasing pressure to turn their fortunes around. The team will be keen to regain their attacking prowess and secure much-needed victories to climb the Premier League table.