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Parker furious after Nketiah rescues point for Arsenal against Fulham

Eddie Nketiah's goal deep in stoppage time rescued a point for Arsenal against Fulham.

The relegated threatened Cottagers took the lead after half-time through Josh Maja's penalty, which came about after Mario Lemina was fouled by Arsenal defender Gabriel.

And the visitors looked like securing a valuable three points until Nketiah fired home seven minutes into stoppage time.

The goal was given despite Rob Holding in an offside position to the side of Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, who had saved Dani Ceballos' initial shot.

Holding was deemed not to be interfering with play as Gunners forward Nketiah tapped in.

The result leaves Fulham six points from safety, having played one more game than 17th-placed Burnley.

Speaking after the game, Fulham boss Scott Parker was unhappy with the equalising goal.

"That was a real painful one," Parker said. "I don't know how the goal stood. I don't understand it. I am a little bit confused but we are all confused of late.

"We all scratch our heads a bit, people who have played the game for a long time. Whether he [Holding] attempts to go for the ball or not the ramifications of his position affect my goalkeeper.

"What is factual for us is we've come to another place and the difference between one point and three points is a decision with the last kick of the game."

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