In a thrilling encounter at Emirates Stadium, Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey found himself at the center of attention during the 2023/24 English Premier League Round 3 clash between Arsenal and Fulham.

The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but Bassey’s exit from the game was the center of attraction.

The game took an unfortunate turn for Bassey in the 83rd minute as he was shown a red card by referee Paul Tierney for a foul play.

This came after he had received a caution in the 50th minute for time-wasting, marking a challenging day for the young defender.

Calvin Bassey’s Premier League debut had held much promise until his second yellow card, which was brandished for a foul on Nketiah.

His premature departure in the 83rd minute was a disappointment, overshadowing what could have been an impressive display.

Fulham’s Andreas Pereira struck early, securing an away lead with a goal in the opening minute of the match.

Mikel Arteta took tactical action, replacing Leandro Trossard with Edward Nketiah at halftime.

This move paid off, as Bukayo Saka leveled the score 1-1 in the 70th minute, followed swiftly by Nketiah netting another goal in the 72nd minute.

Fulham’s determination prevailed, with Joao Palhinha finding the net in the 87th minute to bring the final score to 2-2, assisted by Harrison Reed.

Despite a late substitution by Fulham, the match concluded with the scoreboard unchanged.

The draw places Arsenal in second position in the league standings, accumulating 7 points from three matches.

They trail behind Tottenham Hotspur, who also boast 7 points.

As the Premier League season unfolds, both teams will be aiming to maintain their momentum and secure their positions at the top of the table.