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Arsenal reportedly set to offload three players

Reports suggest that Arsenal are planning to sell Mohamed Elneny, Nuno Tavares, and Cedric Soares in the January transfer window. The Gunners are willing to make the move as part of efforts to strengthen their squad in the current transfer market. Arsenal to offload some players – Getty image Manager Mikel Arteta is keen on bolstering his team, but financial fair play (FFP) regulations require the club to balance their books by offloading some players. Emerging reports indicate that Elneny, Tavares, and Soares are among the players who could be on their way out of the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal stumble in 2023 finale, fall 2-1 behind Fulham

Arsenal faced a disappointing end to 2023 with a 2-1 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage, despite an early lead. Bukayo Saka provided the lead for Mikel Arteta’s team with a close-range finish within the first five minutes. However, Raul Jimenez’s goal for Fulham just before the half-hour mark equalized the score. The turning point came in the second half when De Cordova-Reid capitalized on Arsenal’s defensive lapse to secure the winning goal for Fulham. Arsenal lose last game of 2023 – Getty image The Gunners’ inability to contain Fulham’s attacks ultimately cost them the game, as they missed a crucial opportunity to keep pace in the title race. The defeat leaves Arsenal in the fourth position in the league table, having lost two straight games within one week.

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Arsenal dealt with by former player in 2-0 loss to West Ham

Former Arsenal man Konstantinos Mavropanos, gave the Gunners a night to forget netting a beauty in West Ham’s 2-0 win at Emirates Stadium. The defeat deals a potential blow to his former club’s title aspirations. Mavropanos who joined West Ham last summer after a stint with Arsenal, made a huge impact in the game, ensuring West Ham sealed all three points. The game saw West Ham take the lead with a goal from Tomas Soucek, which came amidst controversial VAR decisions. Konstantinos Mavropanos hurt Arsenal in 2-0 win – Getty image Despite Arsenal’s efforts to equalize, it was Mavropanos who secured West Ham’s advantage with a well-timed header from a corner. However, the 26-year-old chose not to celebrate his goal against his former employers, instead opting for a more reserved acknowledgement of his effort. Meanwhile, West Ham also missed an opportunity to extend their lead to 3-0 when Said Benrahma failed to convert a penalty late in the game. If Arsenal had won the match, they would have moved to the top of the Premier League table, a position currently held by Liverpool. Meanwhile, West Ham’s win has now taken them to sixth place in the league, just four points behind the top four teams.

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Liverpool leapfrog Arsenal to EPL top stop in 2-0 win over Burnley

Liverpool claimed a 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, picking up their place at the top of the Premier League table, ahead of Arsenal. The match saw Darwin Nunez break his two-month goal drought, giving the Reds two-point edge over the Gunners who sit second. Nunez wasted no time in making his mark, netting a stylish goal just six minutes into the game. Cody Gakpo set up the Uruguay international, who expertly curled the ball into the bottom right corner, putting Liverpool in an early lead. Liverpool beat Burnley 2-0 – Getty image Despite dominating the game, Liverpool missed several opportunities to extend their lead. Mohamed Salah came close to scoring but struck the crossbar, while a goal from Gakpo was disallowed due to a push by Nunez on Charlie Taylor. The second half saw Liverpool continue their attack, with Harvey Elliott’s goal also disallowed by VAR due to Salah obstructing the goalkeeper’s view. Burnley had a chance to equalize through Johann Berg Gudmundsson, but the Icelandic forward’s header went over the bar. In the dying minute of the encounter, Diogo Jota stole the victory for Liverpool with his 50th goal for the club. Jota capitalized on a counter-attack, slotting the ball past the Burnley goalkeeper to secure the win for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

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Arsenal hold Liverpool to 1-1 draw, retain EPL top spot

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Liverpool, ensuring they will spend the Christmas at the top of the Premier League table. The game started with a quick lead for Arsenal, as Gabriel headed in from Martin Odegaard’s free-kick just four minutes into the match. However, Liverpool quickly responded, with Mohamed Salah equalizing with a goal from the right after a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold. The match continued to be tightly contested, with both teams creating opportunities but lacking the finishing touch in the final third. Arsenal draw Liverpool, retain EPL top spot – Getty image Liverpool had a golden chance to take the lead when a defensive mix-up from Arsenal led to a counter-attack. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s effort struck the crossbar, denying Liverpool. The draw means that Arsenal retains their position at the top of the Premier League table, while Liverpool sits just one point behind them in second place.

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Arsenal end group stage with 1-1 draw against PSV

Arsenal and PSV played out a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night’s Champions League clash, to mark the conclusion of the group stage. Going into the game, both teams had nothing to lose, having already secured their spots in the last 16. The Dutch league leaders, PSV, dominated the chances in the first half, putting consistent pressure on Arsenal. However, it was the Gunners who struck first, as Eddie Nketiah found the back of the net in the 42nd minute.

Arsenal played 1-1 with PSG PSV responded almost immediately after the break, with Yorbe Vertessen leveling the score just five minutes into the second half. Despite the equalizer, PSV continued to create better chances in the later stages of the match, but failed to convert any. Highlight of the match came in the last ten minutes when Jakub Kiwior thought he had secured a late winner, but the goal was disallowed. The decision was based on Gabriel being deemed offside and interfering with play from Martin Odegaard’s free-kick.

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Aston Villa seal 15th home win, set historic record with 1-0 win against Arsenal

Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory against Arsenal, breaking a 90-year record winning their first eight home matches in a top-flight since 1932/33. The win sees Villa trailing just two points behind Premier League leaders, Liverpool, and one point behind Arsenal in second place. The deadlock was broken with an early seventh-minute goal from John McGinn, ensuring Villa took all three points. Emery’s side have now established itself as a formidable force in the Premier League, with notable victories against Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester City. Frustrated Mikel Arteta watched as Aston Villa beat Arsenal – Getty image Arsenal, last season’s runners-up, struggled to penetrate Villa’s tough defense. Mikel Arteta who was absent from the touchline due to a touchline ban, was frustrated watching as his team succumbed to their second top-flight defeat of the season.

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Aston Villa aim to stop Arsenal as Emery seeks revenge with unbeaten home record

Aston Villa are set to face league leaders Arsenal, with Unai Emery seeking to extend unbeaten home run and halt former club’s title hopes. Aston Villa currently boast an impressive record, winning their last 14 home league games, positioning themselves as genuine contenders for the Premier League title. The clash against Arsenal on Saturday evening will serve as a major test for their title aspirations, having maintained a positive start to the season and sitting third in the league table. Emery, former Arsenal manager, is also hopeful to pick a decisive victory over his ex-team after guiding his current side to a 1-0 victory against Manchester City. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will face Arsenal in a much anticipated encounter – Getty image The scoreline, however, doesn’t fully capture the dominance of Villa in the match, as they limited City’s chances of scoring, while creating many for themselves. Emery’s tenure at Arsenal, though starting strongly with a 22-game unbeaten streak, ended disappointingly. Despite a significant investment in players like Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal missed out on Champions League qualification and suffered a 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Europa League final. Now, back in the Premier League with Aston Villa, he aims to prove his mettle as a top manager. A victory against Arsenal would not only extend Villa’s strong home record but also provide a good revenge for the Spanish manager against his former club left on a rather sad note.

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Drama as Rice heads Arsenal to last-minute victory against Luton, amidst Raya’s mistakes

Declan Rice ensured Arsenal’s victory against Luton Town on Tuesday’s Premier League clash, with last minute header in a 4-3 encounter. The match which was played at the Kenilworth Road saw Gabriel Martinelli open the scoring for Arsenal, with an assist from Bukayo Saka. However, Luton Town quickly responded as Gabriel Osho found the net, leveling the score at 1-1. Just before halftime, Gabriel Jesus struck, giving the Gunners a 2-1 lead. Declan Rice header ensured Arsenal’s victory against Luton Town – Getty image The second half delivered an even more interesting clash as Elijah Adebayo’s powerful header from a corner brought Luton Town back into the game, equalizing at 2-2. Luton then took the lead for the first time with Ross Barkley’s strike slipping through the hands of Arsenal keeper David Raya, making it 3-2. Not quite long after, Kai Havertz restored a parity for Arsenal on the hour mark. With the match going into its last seconds, Declan Rice broke Luton hearts securing a 4-3 win for Arsenal. Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya endured the second half from hell as his two errors saw Arsenal go from 2-1 up to 3-2 down at Luton. Raya’s mistakes have received criticism from Arsenal fans who demand a better performance from the man who benches Ramsdale.

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Arsenal extend Premier League lead with 2-1 win over Wolves

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal extended their Premier League top of the table lead with a 2-1 win against Wolves on Saturday. The Gunners showed their attacking prowess early in the game, scoring their first within six minutes. Bukayo Saka’s skill maneuvering past Wolves defense, saw him net his eighth goal of the season. The league leaders continued their onslaught, doubling their lead just 13 minutes into the match.

Arsenal continue EPL lead with 2-1 against Wolves – Getty image Oleksandr Zinchenko’s clever play set up captain Martin Odegaard, who calmly finished to put Arsenal in stronger control. The Gunners’ manager Arteta, had been vocal about the challenges posed by Wolves defensive style. However, Arsenal’s attacking display in the game proved mover decisive. Meanwhile, the match also saw Wolves’ goalkeeper, Jose Sa, pick an injury, leading to an unexpected opportunity for second goalkeeper Dan Bentley. Recall that Bentley was a former Arsenal player who was released 15 years ago.

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