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Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Jagielka extends Gunners’ poor away form

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Phil Jagielka’s first goal since April 2017 sealed an important Everton win over Champions League chasing Arsenal, compounding the Gunners’ poor away form. Continue reading “Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Jagielka extends Gunners’ poor away form”

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City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues

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Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and if not for Bernd Leno’s important saves, it could’ve ultimately been a more dominant scoreline at the Ethiad. Here are two key talking points – one from each perspective – as the defending champions closed the gap on Liverpool to four points.  Continue reading “City 3-1 Arsenal – Analysis: Fernandinho impresses in new role, Emery’s clear bench issues”

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Arsenal 3-2 Southampton: Welbeck the winner as Gunners hold on in frenetic finish

Danny Welbeck netted a brace on his 200th league appearance while teenage wonderkid Reiss Nelson made his first Premier League start as Arsenal earned all three points against relegation-threatened Southampton – but certainly made things hard for themselves on a rainy, Sunday afternoon at the Emirates. 

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AFCON final report: Elneny scores but Cameroon break Egyptian hearts

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Mohamed Elneny broke the deadlock with a clever finish from close-range but ended up with a runners-up medal as Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar smashed Egyptian hearts minutes before extra time beckoned.

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Arsenal vs Swansea preview: Gunners aim to redeem themselves after forgettable week

Arsenal - Swansea preview: Gunners aim to redeem themselves after forgettable week

Following defeats against Barcelona and Manchester United in quick succession, Arsenal will be eagerly awaiting an uplifting display all-round when they entertain Swansea at the Emirates – aiming to keep their title fight alive.

Following successive defeats against Barcelona and Manchester United last week, Arsenal will be looking for a positive response as their Premier League title credentials have been questioned – with a home fixture against Francesco Guidolin’s inconsistent Swansea side.

The visitors for Wednesday’s clash sit in 16th place, just three points above the relegation zone with a game in hand over both Sunderland and Norwich, who played this evening. They’ll be hoping to avenge their 3-0 home defeat earlier on in the campaign, but the Gunners will be equally bullish about their chances of sealing all three points.

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