Gabriel Magalhaes made up for a horrible error to score the winner against Fulham and maintain leaders Arsenal’s winning start to the Premier League season.
The defender lost possession on the edge of his own box to allow Aleksandar Mitrovic to put Fulham ahead.
But after Martin Odegaard equalised with a deflected strike, Gabriel redeemed himself with a scrambled finish from close range in the 85th minute.
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale then made a crucial save to deny Fulham’s Nathaniel Chalobah an equaliser in added time.
Victory ensured Arsenal kept up their 100% start to the season and stayed top of the table, despite being frustrated for large parts by the visitors.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta later said: “We reacted with a great mentality after a big mistake. We were in control and made a mistake, but we reacted well.
“We had to make changes. The players had to do it and credit to them, because they really made a difference.
“The players have to enjoy today, then start thinking about how we recover and prepare for Villa. It’s going to be another big fight.”
On Martin Odegaard, he said: “He’s getting goals and he’s really affecting the game. He wants to make things happen – he’s the captain.”
On Gabriel, Arteta added: “Gabriel has shifted his life, the way he looks after himself. He has enough physically and mentally to overcome those situations and I’m so happy for him.”
