Demarai Gray’s 20-yard screamer ensured Rafa Benitez’s Everton rallied from a goal down late to snatch all three points against a passive Arsenal side – snapping an unwanted eight-match winless streak in the process. Richarlison had two strikes disallowed for marginal offsides after VAR review, but eventually netted their equaliser on an evening packed with twists and turns.
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Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: An important test awaits Arteta’s men
After both booked a fourth-round EFL Cup showdown this week with contrasting midweek wins, Premier League champions Liverpool host Arsenal tonight to finish MD3. The Reds will consciously seek revenge after suffering back-to-back H2H losses vs. the Gunners for the first time since 2012, against an Arsenal side gradually improving under Mikel Arteta’s guidance.
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Aubameyang’s brace seals FA Cup trophy and European football
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a matchwinning brace for the second successive FA Cup tie, as Arsenal edged out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea – earning a record 14th title in competition history while subsequently qualifying for UEFA Europa League football next season with Mikel Arteta’s first piece of silverware in management. Continue reading
Dele Alli and football’s fickleness personified
In an unforgiving sport, football’s fickleness and fan entitlement has intensified – both with managers and their players when results or performances don’t match expectations. This weekend’s events saw Tottenham scrape a home draw against Sheffield United, with Dele Alli again a victim of an issue refusing to go away.
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka releases statement to fans after forgettable week
Four days after an angry response from supporters having been substituted went viral and split opinion, Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka has now posted a statement explaining his actions while calling for unity and mutual respect in future. Continue reading
Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Arsenal: Saka shines as Gunners respond with convincing win
Arsenal kicked off their European campaign with an impressive away display against last year’s semi-finalists Eintracht Frankfurt, as the Gunners’ youngsters stole the show. 18-year-old winger Bukayo Saka scored an excellent effort from long-range while creating both assists too. Continue reading
3 reasons why Arsenal drew 2-2 with Tottenham
Arsenal recovered from two goals down to earn a hard-fought point against Tottenham during a frenetic north London derby. Goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang salvaged an important point for Unai Emery’s men ahead of the international break, after Christian Eriksen and a Harry Kane penalty gifted Spurs a 2-0 cushion. Continue reading
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: Premier League predictions, analysis and more
Liverpool vs Arsenal: two of the league’s best face off at Anfield in Saturday’s Premier League evening kick-off, with at least one side’s 100% start to the 2019/20 campaign set to evaporate by full-time. Billed as a game of the season contender in August, the European champions host last season’s Europa League finalists where we’ll get an early sense of their title credentials. Continue reading
Portugal 3-1 Switzerland: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Here’s a look at five talking points, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s 53rd career hat-trick powered Portugal into Sunday’s Nations League Final after a frantic finish against Switzerland in Porto last night. Continue reading
Europa League Final – Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops
Chelsea earned their second Europa League title in six years at Arsenal’s expense in Baku, but which players excelled while others struggled? Continue reading
Europa League Final – Arsenal vs Chelsea: Match preview, predictions and more
In the first of two all-English European finals this week, London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea clash in Baku. There’s more at stake than meets the eye too…
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Arsenal 3-1 Valencia: Lacazette and Aubameyang gift Gunners comfortable lead
Alexandre Lacazette’s brace, coupled with a late finish by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Arsenal to a 3-1 win over Valencia – who now have it all to do in their Europa League semi-final return leg next week.
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