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Arsenal dey look to to secure dia top-four place and Champions League qualification.

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Having a season without European football has been impactful for Arsenal, and that freshness has them on the inside track for a top-four finish.

They will need a bigger, better squad to compete on two fronts, but this one is suddenly ticking along in the Premier League promisingly once again. While you've got a young team and you're trying to get a good enough squad together ... even last year, Arsenal were in the semifinal of the Europe League last year, we're in it this year, and it became quite a difficult season for them because of that. Takehiro Tomiyasu returned to the line-up only to later hobble off injured, while Nuno Tavares had one of those all-action afternoons in which he looks simultaneously a threat and a liability in almost every passage of play. With their next attack, Saka forced Fabianski to turn a low shot behind at his near post and from the resulting corner, Gabriel eventually scored. They have won just four of their past 14 games in all competitions as exertions at home and abroad begin to catch up with them. LONDON -- It has long felt as though Arsenal's absence from Europe this season would provide them a telling advantage at some stage, and Sunday's 2-1 win at West Ham was it.

It's advantage Arsenal in the race for the Champions League after a 2-1 victory at the London Stadium.

- Xhaka – 6 - Elneny – 6 - Soucek – 6 - Antonio – 6 - Zouma – 6 - Coufal – 6 Gabriel was the beneficiary of West Ham’s largesse on this occasion, converging on Martinelli’s cross unattended and planting his header in the net via the leg of Fabianski. Interestingly, in an entirely co-incidental episode, Saka was booked for a trip on Bowen two minutes into the second half. Saka swung it in and Holding rose unchallenged to make a statue of Lukasz Fabianski. Mikel Arteta went through his Riverdance routine in the technical area as if the goal were the fruit of some grand design. In the absence of the brittle Thomas Partey, Arsenal’s promising three ball of Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are starved of quick ball. West Ham, having played 30 per cent more games than Arsenal, care of their ongoing European involvement, rested the influential Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio seemingly without impact. Such is the chasm in quality beneath Manchester City and Liverpool you wonder what the point might be other than the PR benefit associated with Champions League participation.

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"I think his hold-up play has got better too. "With the ball we were really poor. They showed the spirit we have. Smith continued: "He's always looking on the shoulder of a defender, he's got a bit of pace about him and he's always got the whites of the posts in mind. "You have to find a way, you have to play the game that is necessary to play when you are not at your best and we did that in a lot of moments." "He gives the team a release and it changes the whole complexion of the game."

LONDON (AP) — As you were in the pursuit of Champions League qualification. At the other end of the Premier League, though, the relegation scrap just got ...

“But it’s important at the end of the season to celebrate a big achievement with the team. The lead lasted seven minutes as Jarrod Bowen leveled from close range before the break. The South Korea forward was denied a shot at a hat trick after being substituted by manager Antonio Conte “We’re still in a massive scrap,” captain Seamus Coleman said. LONDON (AP) — As you were in the pursuit of Champions League qualification. Otherwise it remains only a personal success to score these types of goals.”

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Watford (H) - May 22 However, the Magpies have been in stellar form recently, meaning they will be no pushovers for Mikel Arteta and Co. Goals from centre-backs Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes helped Mikel Arteta's side regain their fourth spot from Tottenham Hotspur, who had beaten Leicester City earlier in the day.

Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he would love to continue playing with Marseille next year.

Rob Holding has also deputised for the aforementioned duo on occasion and the Englishman scored his first-ever Premier League goal during Sunday's 2-1 win against West Ham United. Speaking to Amazon Prime, via GFFN, Saliba said: “My wish is to finish the season well, to leave on a good note in case I don't come back. The French defender signed for the Gunners back in the summer of 2019, joining from Saint-Etienne. However, he is still yet to make his first-team debut for the north Londoners, being sent out on loan in each of the last three campaigns.

Arsenal remained in fourth place after Gabriel's header secured a 2-1 win at West Ham to stay two points ahead of Tottenham after its north London rival beat ...

The South Korea forward was denied a shot at a hat trick after being substituted by manager Antonio Conte Otherwise it remains only a personal success to score these types of goals.” The lead lasted seven minutes as Jarrod Bowen levelled from close range before the break. As you were in the pursuit of Champions League qualification. “We’re still in a massive scrap,” captain Seamus Coleman said. “It’s nice and close and we’ll have to keep going for the rest of the season,” Holding said.

Or win three and draw Spurs, qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal are two points ahead of Tottenham with the same number of remaining games and a North ...

And the lads have a chance to make it even better and give us more to celebrate with the remaining four matches. They’ve managed it with matches to spare and while fielding the youngest average starting lineup in the Premier League. They are eight points better this season over the corresponding matches from last year and have already bettered the points haul. Arsenal still have plenty to play for this season. You could look at the remaining matches and give multiple reasons why each team will or will not be motivated to put in a good performance, regardless of whether they appear to have something to play for or not. Arsenal have their sights set on a 4th place finish and a return to the Champions League. The task is straightforward - win out, qualify for the CL. Or win three and draw Spurs, qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal are two points ahead of Tottenham with the same number of remaining games and a North London Derby on May 12th. Tottenham have a significantly better goal difference (7) than Arsenal, so unless the final four matches somehow erase that, if the two sides finish tied on points, Spurs finish higher.

Spurs have four huge games ahead of them in their bid to secure Champions League football for next season.

There was also the reverse fixture back in December, where Spurs took a point in a 2-2 draw. If they are to take any positives heading into the game, then Jurgen Klopp’s side may be fatigued, with Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Villarreal still to come. Speaking after the win, the Italian said: “It was a good performance against a really good team.

Arsenal reclaimed a Champions League spot from rivals Tottenham with a 2-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.

45’ - GOAL! WEST HAM 1 –1 ARSENAL – Vladimir Coufal broke down the right and pulled the ball back to Bowen, who had found a pocket of space in the box. For a moment however the Arsenal keeper looked in trouble. Subs: Smith Rowe - 6, Cedric - 6, Lokonga – n/a 54’ - GOAL! WEST HAM 1 – 2 ARSENAL – Martinelli dinked in a wonderful cross towards the back post, which was headed in by Gabriel. Lukasz Fabianski got a hand to it, but the effort was too powerful to stop. Subs: Yarmolenko – n/a, Antonio - 5, Soucek - 5, Holding was also defensively solid and on the end of a number of crucial blocks in first half that denied West Ham the chance to take an early lead.

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"The front page of Marca will not define me or allow me to perform well in matches. Talking to French publication L’Equipe last year, he said: "I remember I was in Paris, after the Nations League. I woke up and my phone had blown up. Speaking about the youngster to German outlet wettfreunde, Di Marzio said: "A lot of clubs in the Premier League are following him. Napoli's Fabian Ruiz and Leicester City playmaker Youri Tielemans are two names that have been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium. It doesn't. Tchouameni, who is valued between €40million-€50million (£33.5million-£42mllion) by CIES Football Observatory, has enjoyed a stellar campaign with Monaco, registering 3.38 interceptions, 11.51 recoveries and 5.65 progressive passes per 90 minutes as per fbref.

Arsenal regained fourth spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory away at West Ham United thanks to a second-half header by Brazilian defender Gabriel ...

West Ham levelled on the stroke of halftime, however, with Jarrod Bowen’s shot taking a deflection to beat Aaron Ramsdale. Gabriel ensured Arsenal remained in the driving seat for a long-awaited return to the Champions League although, with a north London derby still to come, the race is far from over. Arsenal regained fourth spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory away at West Ham United thanks to a second-half header by Brazilian defender Gabriel here today.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all have four Premier League matches remaining this season and the trio of London clubs are battling it out for third ...

That trio of games comes after a meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. However, they do have the disadvantage of playing in the FA Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in the middle of their quartet of final league games. With four games left, it appears to be a three-team race for fourth place between the London trio to clinch third and fourth. And a slip-up for defending Champions League holders Chelsea could potentially affect their chances of qualifying for the competition next season.

Arsenal boss Arteta was not happy with one particular thing in the Gunners' 2-1 win over West Ham.

"It’s what it’s been like, Ben and Gabi have been great all year and when I’ve had to come on and try and help us secure the three points it’s vital for us, so to play the full 90 and get the three points is even better." But Arsenal conceded on the stroke of half-time, allowing Jarrod Bowen to cushion a touch in the penalty area before striking a shot past Aaron Ramsdale and into the bottom corner. It was only his second league start since January, but he's often come on during the latter stages of the game to help his team secure victory.

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When you ask him to play, he is always ready to do it.” Against West Ham, it was the turn of Rob Holding to emerge as an unlikely hero as he helped Arsenal battle to a 2-1 win. ‘Smash glass here in case of emergency’, more or less.

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Speaking to Amazon Prime, via GFFN, Saliba said: “My wish is to finish the season well, to leave on a good note in case I don't come back. I don't think he will let Osimhen go for less than €100 million - minimum. Speaking of the Emirates, is it your favourite ground?

Arsenal remained in fourth place after Gabriel's header secured a 2-1 win at West Ham in the Premier League.

The South Korea forward was denied a shot at a hat trick after being substituted by manager Antonio Conte Otherwise it remains only a personal success to score these types of goals.” The lead lasted seven minutes as Jarrod Bowen leveled from close range before the break. LONDON (AP) — As you were in the pursuit of Champions League qualification. “We’re still in a massive scrap,” captain Seamus Coleman said. “It’s nice and close and we’ll have to keep going for the rest of the season,” Holding said.

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'The club gives me the freedom,' the midfielder said about Ramadan last month. Players usually have substantial pre-match meals and take on plenty of fluid during games. Naturally, this could have an adverse effect on footballers, who require the correct nutrients to fuel them for matches.

Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Aurelian Tchouameni, Serge Gnabry and Gabriel Jesus.

Since the turn of the year, Arteta has preferred to utilise a 4-3-3 system whenever possible, with Thomas Partey at the base of midfield as Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard are deployed further forward in the number eight roles. The young Frenchman boasts elite defensive numbers, registering 3.08 tackles and 3.38 interceptions per 90 minutes in Ligue 1 this term. Rotating the midfield will be key next season, particularly when you consider the aforementioned fitness issues that Partey struggles with. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Arsenal are interested in Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as well as Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry, who used to ply his trade at the Emirates Stadium. Meanwhile, CIES Football Observatory value Gnabry and Tchouameni at a combined €90million-€120million (£75million-£100million). The north London side currently find themselves fourth in the Premier League table, two points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who they play later this month.

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“We recognise that and sometimes it happens. To play here against this team is not easy at all and we found a way to win the match.” “I am extremely happy to see a team that has this capacity to find a way to win and to show the character they showed.” “We were just sloppy at times and not precise and that led to a game we didn’t want to play in many moments. There are sure to be plenty of twists and turns in the race for the top four before the end of the season, with the north London derby still to be played on May 12. “They still think, come the end of the season, regardless of whether Arsenal are in the Champions League or not, he should not be the manager to take them forward.

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'I know a lot of Arsenal fans were asking if they want him back, but there's not many like him and he's only going to get better. It might be one where, he's there for the future, he's a fantastic player, good type of guy as well. He's a lovely player to watch.

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"I think his arm is quite close to his body and he just gets in between. Body language comes into it again, but I think it's a penalty." "The referee would have to be convinced that it is a danger to a spectator, if he's thrown it into the crowd like that. I don't think it is a red card but Ramsdale's rash, which tells you it is a foul." I think because of the way he is turning his body he's moved towards the ball. "The ball goes on and as I say, it's not a foul for me. That's where the dilemma is because he's very lucky he didn't connect with him because if he did it would've been a definite red card." The goalkeeper has in his mind that he's got to stop the player and I think he's got lucky. No foul and it is great refereeing." "I think it is a foul by Ramsdale because of the speed in which he comes out. "On balance, I think the best decision would probably be no yellow card for simulation. "It's very difficult to send a player off when there is no contact made for a serious foul play offence.

Former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez was surprisingly quick to congratulate Arsenal after their win over West Ham United on Sunday.

It'll ultimately be interesting to see what happens in the coming weeks, but Arteta'a side will be confident that they can get the job done. Pundits and former players have applauded the Gunners' resolute performance at the London Stadium, but surprisingly, Sanchez has also chipped in to send his congratulations. Tottenham Hotspur had won 3-1 win against Leicester City earlier in the day, meaning it was imperative for Arsenal to get all three points.

Arsenal dropped three easy-looking matches, only to win the last three against very difficult teams. If they can win two more games, fourth could be theres.

And that is because Chelsea also play, among other teams, Liverpool in the FA Cup final after Wolves and Leeds, with the Wembley showpiece coming just two days before Arsenal face Newcastle in their final away match on the penultimate game of the season. Depending on how Chelsea finishes this season, it could even mean a better final finish with victories against Newcastle and/or Everton on the last day of the season. While the next match for Arsenal can’t be taken lightly, as they will be facing a team that is now, in earnest, fighting for their Premier League lives, the Gunners must beat Leeds in order to exert the maximum amount of pressure upon the only other top four challenger remaining other than them.

However, a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League is certainly not secured, with four games still left in this season's league campaign. So with that being ...

Watford (H) - May 22 However, the Magpies have been in stellar form recently, meaning they will be no pushovers for Mikel Arteta and Co. Centre-halves Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes scored a goal in each-half to help Mikel Arteta's men regain their fourth spot from local Tottenham Hotspur, who they will play in a highly-anticipated north London derby next month.

The Ghanaian international limped off with a thigh injury during last month's 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, sparking fears the 28-year-old would not feature ...

In response, Partey said “Tom X Tom [Takehiro Tomiyasu] soon”. In his absence, Mohamed Elneny has stepped up but few would doubt having a player of Partey’s quality available for the run-in would be a huge boost to Arsenal’s Champions League hopes. rsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has hinted he could be back in action “soon”.

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However, as reported by The Times, the Gunners have revived their interest in Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. Despite his form, the report claims that Inter are willing to let him leave this summer for between £60million and £70million. Discussing his plans to sign a goal scorer in the summer, the Spaniard said: "Now is the moment we have to raise the quality.

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As much as I feel for Leno, it must be said that Ramsdale has been incredible for us this season. It was clearly communicated to me that it had nothing to do with my performance and was therefore difficult to accept at first. But as I said, there's no reason to feel sorry for yourself. Although Turner himself along with his current club New England Revolution confirmed he would be joining the Gunners this summer, Arsenal have remained tight-lipped on any potential deal until now. However, the club did agree summer deals for MLS duo Matt Turner and Austin Trusty, who are set to arrive in time for pre-season. Well thankfully, Arsenal have pretty much confirmed a new signing before the season has even finished.

Arsenal had to dig in at the London Stadium and leave fans barely able to watch on as another performance reliant on defensive steel got them over the line.

They are just three in a long list that includes almost all of the team. When the points are the board is matter little, it just isn’t sustainable. Or, win at Spurs for the first time in the league since 2014 and top four is all wrapped up. However we’re looking at three games in succession where Arsenal have been the architects of their own downfall. At this stage of the season, regardless of how many times it is mentioned, that is all that matters. A return to the long-term strategy and playing style can be put on ice until the summer.