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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Arsenal 3-0 Stade Rennais: 5 Talking Points
Here’s a look at five talking points, as Arsenal recovered a two-goal deficit to earn their Europa League quarter-final place with a 3-0 win over a lacklustre Stade Rennais side at the Emirates.
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Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops
Tottenham exacted revenge on London rivals Arsenal and sealed their Carabao Cup semi-final berth in the process, with a 2-0 away win at the Emirates. Which players struggled while others impressed in this latest north London derby? Continue reading “Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops”
Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points
Southampton ended Arsenal‘s 22-match unbeaten run during an action-packed Premier League affair at St. Mary’s yesterday afternoon. Which players excelled while others struggled on the south Coast? Continue reading “Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points”
Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops
A slow-burner at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United succumbed to a narrow 2-1 home defeat by Unai Emery’s Arsenal side – after two goals in less than ten minutes from Granit Xhaka and Mesut Özil shortly after the interval. Continue reading “Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops”
World Cup Group E: Switzerland must keep Costa Rica on mat to reach knockout rounds
After a 1-1 draw with Brazil and a comeback victory over rivals Serbia, last week, Switzerland will feel quietly confident about their chances of qualifying from a tough group where all but one team can still advance and the standings are finely poised.
Carabao Cup Final: Arsenal 0-3 Manchester City – Player ratings
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva helped secure Pep Guardiola’s first piece of silverware as Manchester City manager – but how did the players fare at Wembley?
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Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool: Firmino ensures points are shared in six-goal thriller
Roberto Firmino watched on as his effort bundled in after Petr Cech’s hapless parry, which proved enough for Liverpool to earn a point and avoid losing all three after a remarkable second-half fightback from the hosts – who netted three goals in the space of just five minutes. Continue reading “Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool: Firmino ensures points are shared in six-goal thriller”
Arsenal 4-3 Leicester City: Giroud heads late winner in seven-goal thriller on opening night
Alexandre Lacazette’s well-taken header to score on his Premier League debut after less than two minutes, and Arsenal were in dreamland. For once, they would cruise to a comfortable win on the opening weekend, surely? Wrong. Unsurprisingly. Continue reading “Arsenal 4-3 Leicester City: Giroud heads late winner in seven-goal thriller on opening night”
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (4-1 on penalties): Gunners come from behind to win at Wembley again
Arsenal claimed the first piece of silverware after prevailing over London rivals Chelsea on penalties in today’s Community Shield fixture at Wembley.
Assessed: Granit Xhaka’s first season at Arsenal
A flop. Overpriced, over-rated and underwhelming.
That’s what many critics were keen to brand Granit Xhaka just months after signing for Arsenal last summer. Oh, how wrong they were…
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