Arsenal Fans Demand Key Change in squad After Frustrating 1-1 Draw at Fulham
Frustrated Gunners fans call for Mikel Arteta to drop Kai Havertz and sign a new striker after dropping more points in a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal fans are angry after their team dropped more points in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham. The Gunners fought hard but couldn’t secure a win, and many are calling for manager Mikel Arteta to make a crucial change to the starting lineup.
The match saw Arsenal go behind early when Raul Jimenez scored for Fulham. But Arsenal responded well in the second half with a goal from William Saliba, who headed in a cross from a set piece. Despite their efforts, Arsenal were denied a late winner when Bukayo Saka thought he had scored, only for the goal to be ruled out by VAR because Gabriel Martinelli was offside in the build-up.
This result means Arsenal missed the chance to close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool, staying further behind in the race for the title.
Fans have expressed their frustration, especially with the performances of certain players. There is a growing demand for Arteta to make a key change, with many supporters suggesting that Kai Havertz should be dropped from the starting XI. Despite providing the assist for Saliba’s goal, Havertz has struggled to make an impact in games, and some fans have questioned his role in the team.
The frustration was clear during the match, as Fulham supporters targeted Havertz with chants of “Chelsea reject” when he was substituted. Many Arsenal fans echoed similar thoughts on social media, with some calling for the club to sign a new, more reliable striker.
One fan tweeted: “Both Jesus and Havertz are so poor. We need a proper centre forward desperately.” Another added: “Please sign another striker, Havertz is not good enough.” And a third said: “Every ball into the box and Havertz is nowhere to be seen, it’s so jarring.”
So far this season, Havertz has scored five goals in 14 Premier League appearances, but his performances have not fully convinced Arsenal supporters. In October, Arteta claimed that the German forward could score 20 goals in a season, but it’s clear that not all Gunners fans agree with the manager’s assessment.
