Arsenal fans are expressing frustration following a 1-1 draw at Fulham, demanding that manager Mikel Arteta make a significant change to the lineup. The Gunners fell behind in the first half after a goal from Raul Jimenez but managed to equalize through William Saliba, who headed in from close range.

Despite having opportunities, including a disallowed goal from Bukayo Saka due to Gabriel Martinelli being offside, Arsenal couldn’t secure a victory that would have narrowed the gap to league leaders Liverpool to just four points.

Many supporters are calling for Arteta to drop Kai Havertz from the starting XI, despite his assist for Saliba’s goal. Fulham fans added to Havertz’s woes by chanting “Chelsea reject” as he was substituted, further highlighting the discontent surrounding his performance.

Criticism of Havertz has been prevalent on social media, with one fan stating, “Both Jesus and Havertz are so poor. We need a proper center forward desperately.” Another supporter commented, “Please sign another striker; Havertz is not good enough,” while a third added, “Every ball into the box, Havertz is nowhere to be seen—it’s so jarring.”

So far this season, Havertz has scored five goals in 14 league appearances, with Arteta relying on him as a key forward. In October, Arteta even suggested that the German could score 20 goals this season, a sentiment not universally shared among the Gunners fanbase. As Arsenal navigates a challenging period, the pressure is mounting on Arteta to make the necessary adjustments to improve the team’s performance.