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Jan182021 by adminNo Comments

Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka score for Gunners

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Last updated on Less than a minute agoLess than a minute ago.From the section Premier LeaguePierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Arsenal beat Newcastle to move into the top 10 of the Premier League and increase the pressure on Magpies boss Steve Bruce.Aubameyang, who had earlier hit the post from a tight angle in the first half, opened the scoring in the 50th minute when he fired past Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow.Arsenal doubled their lead as Emile Smith-Rowe's pullback found Bukayo Saka and the England international side-footed the ball into the net.Aubameyang, 31, got his second and the Gunners' third after Cedric Soares, in his first league start of the season, got to the byline and set up the Gabon international.Miguel Almiron had Newcastle's best chance but shot over from the...

Jan142021 by adminNo Comments

Arsenal 0-0 Crystal Palace: Stubborn visitors end Gunners’ winning run

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Arsenal's recent resurgence was checked by a stubborn Crystal Palace, who claimed a hard-fought point from a forgettable encounter at Emirates Stadium.Tagged as relegation candidates as little as three weeks ago, the Gunners came into the game off the back of four straight wins in all competitions, but were unable to find their way past the well-drilled and disciplined visitors.For a side in such good form, Arsenal were a disappointment going forward, their best effort at goal a shot on the turn from Alexandre Lacazette into the side-netting.Their only other clear-cut chance was an angled shot from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that Vicente Guaita palmed away.There was more goalmouth action at the other end, with James Tomkins heading an Eberechi Eze free-kick against the bar and Christian Ben...

Nov272020 by adminNo Comments

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal must make Emirates ‘a fortress’ as Gunners prepare to welcome fans back for Rapid Vienna clash

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping to transform the Emirates Stadium into a ‘fortress’ as the Gunners prepare to welcome fans back for the first time in nine months.Wolves face Arsenal at the Emirates this Sunday but it will still take place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. getty Arteta hopes to turn the Emirates into a fortress as the club prepares to welcome back fans However, the new tier system and a change in government regulations means 2,000 supporters can attend Thursday’s Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna. There will no doubt be a stampede for the tickets, being sold on a first-come-first-served basis to eligible supporters. Arteta will be keen to welcome them in on the back of a return to winning ways in the league, havin...

Nov102020 by adminNo Comments

Nicolas Pepe admits Arsenal ‘frustration’ as Gunners forward sends message to Mikel Arteta – ‘My goal is to play more’

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Nicolas Pepe has admitted he is frustrated at his lack of game time at Arsenal. The Ivory Coast international has been underwhelming since joining the Gunners from Lille in the summer of 2019 for a club record fee of £72million. Getty Images - Getty Pepe has struggled to cement a place in Arteta’s XI There have been unquestionable moments of quality, but just 11 goals in 54 appearances has been a disappointing return for the front man, who has struggled to cement a place in Arteta’s starting XI. And Pepe has now admitted his lack of first team minutes his hindering his ability to show his quality. “My goal is to play more. Have a little more playing time,” Pepe told Canal Plus. “He [Arteta] wants me to be 100 per cent focused during the 90 ...

Oct12020 by adminNo Comments

Liverpool 0-0 (4-5) Arsenal: Gunners into quarter-finals of Carabao Cup on penalties

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Arsenal beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after the sides drew 0-0.The teams produced a 5-5 thriller at Anfield before last season's penalty shootout, won by Liverpool, but this was a considerably less exciting match.Both sides struggled for fluency after making numerous changes from their Premier League meeting on Monday. But after Divock Origi and Harry Wilson saw efforts saved by Bernd Leno, Joe Willock converted the decisive penalty.Arsenal will now host Manchester City in the last eight, with all ties to be played in the week commencing 21 December.Leno to Arsenal's rescueMohamed Elneny's miss earlier in the shootout looked like it was going to be costly, but German goalkeeper Leno salvaged the situation for Arsenal.Leno's excellence was a ...