Seven points from nine would generally provide reason for optimism. Not at Arsenal.
The fall-out from this 2-2 home draw has been over-inflated.
It might have felt like a defeat, particularly as Arsenal were 2-1 up when Calvin Bassey was sent off for a second yellow card in the 83rd minute. But it wasn’t.
Arsenal are stuttering. But the biggest reason for their failure to dispatch Marco Silva’s well-drilled team was Fulham. They were diligent, dangerous and disciplined.
Joao Palhinha was outstanding. Keeping the Portugal international will be Fulham’s most significant summer business of all.