Soccer-Arteta rues early goals making life difficult for Arsenal

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Fulham - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - August 26, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

(Reuters) - Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal's defensive vulnerability early in games as Fulham became the latest team to score a quick goal to put the hosts immediately on the back foot again in Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw.

Arsenal conceded 57 seconds after kickoff when Andreas Pereira pounced on a loose back pass and fired the visitors ahead even before fans had taken their seats.