Arsenal missed the chance to cut Liverpool’s lead to four points after they were held to a 1-2 draw by Fulham at. Raven Cottage on Sunday.
The draw means Arsenal temporarily move up to second place, six points off Liverpool in the league table.
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action for Fulham as well as former Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe.
With Liverpool’s clash with Everton called due to weather Condition and Manchester City drawing at Palace, it was an opportunity for Arsenal to close in on the Reds.
But after a positive start from the Gunners, it was Fulham who took the lead on 11 minutes through Raul Jimenez.
In the 52nd minute Arsenal equalised thanks to William Saliba once again from a set play.
A cross from Declan Rice was headed down for Saliba to slot home from range. There was check for a possible offside by Saliba before VAR eventually allowed the goal to stand.
In the 88th minute Bukayo Saka thought he had scored the winner after heading home Gabriel Martinelli’s cross but the goal was disallowed for offside.
At the King Power stadium, Wilfred Ndidi was in action for Leicester who came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Brighton.
It was Ruud van Nistelrooy’s second game in charge at the Foxes since taking over.
Ndidi was replaced in the 52nd minute in the game which saw Decodova-Reid score in the 92nd minute to rescue a point for his side.
Leicester are 16th on 14 points and are five points away from the relegation zone.
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