EDDIE Nketiah scored a dramatic late equaliser as Arsenal rescued a 1-1 draw to dent Fulham’s Premier League survival hopes.
Scott Parker’s side came into the game seven points adrift of safety having played a game more than Burnley in 17th, and they thought their task was about to become even harder when Dani Ceballos converted Hector Bellerin’s cross just before half-time.
However, VAR came to their rescue and the goal was ruled out because of an incredibly tight offside decision against Bukayo Saka.
Fulham defended resolutely against the Gunners and were hoping for one chance to fall their way, and it did midway through the second half when Gabriel Magalhaes brought down Mario Lemina inside the penalty area. The incident survived a VAR review for offside and Josh Maja stepped up to emphatically convert the penalty as Parker’s men looked on course for what would be a crucial three
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