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The Premier League is at the stage where those chasing the title trade wins blow for blow, and Arsenal continued their battle with Manchester City by matching their three points earlier in the day — albeit with a nervy finish at the Emirates against Brighton.
An own-goal from Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guehi's late strike forced penalties at the Emirates as the Gunners set up a tie with Chelsea
In recent weeks the Emirates Stadium has become one of the most anxious arenas in European football. Mikel Arteta’s team are top of the Premier League and Champions League tables, and into the final four of the League Cup,
Brighton’s season has come off the rails a little with Saturday’s goalless draw with Sunderland their fourth game in succession without a victory. Jon has over 20 years' experience in sports journalism having worked at the Press Association, Goal and Stats Perform, covering three World Cups, an Olympics and numerous other major sporting events.
Lucky Arsenal were let off the hook in dramatic style as they claimed a 2-1 win against Wolves thanks to two own goals from the Premier League's basement boys, with Yerson Mosquera heading what proved to be the winner past his own keeper Sam Johnstone deep into stoppage time at the Emirates.
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Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues
Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.
The jubilations that followed underscored Odegaard's influence on the Arsenal squad, especially during a period when his productivity had been questioned. Declan Rice, in particular, highlighted the significance of the club's leader, repeatedly gesturing towards him as he faced the crowd.
Arsenal are winning games via own goals and penalties these days. Can they hold off surging Manchester City for the Premier League title if Viktor Gyokeres (or someone else) doesn't start firing?
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has reached a new milestone with an assist for their opening goal against Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Saka picked out teammate Martin Ødegaard just outside the box,
Arsenal were not particularly convincing against Everton during their win over the weekend, but a former Liverpool player has come to their defense.