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Arsenal rock Liverpool to ignite Premier League title race | – Times of India

Arsenal dramatically shook up the Premier League title race by securing a 3-1 victory over leaders Liverpool on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli capitalized on a mistake from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker in the second half, scoring to the delight of the energetic Emirates Stadium crowd.Bukayo Saka had given Arsenal an early lead, but a peculiar own goal from Gabriel Magalhaes allowed Liverpool to equalize just before halftime.Leandro Trossard sealed the win for Arsenal in stoppage-time, taking advantage of a numerical advantage after Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate received a red card late in the game.This crucial win propelled Arsenal into second place, trailing Liverpool by just two points after 23 matches each. It marked Liverpool's first domestic defeat since September, and the resul...
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Arsenal win 2-0 at Newcastle to stay in title hunt

Arsenal showed no sign of raising the white flag in the Premier League title race with a 2-0 victory at Newcastle United on Sunday to close the gap on leaders Manchester City to one point. Defeat would have left Arsenal’s hopes of a first title since 2004 hanging by a thread but Martin Odegaard’s brilliant strike and a Fabian Schar own goal sealed a vital victory. Newcastle, bidding to cement third place and take a big step towards a top-four finish, dominated early on but Odegaard’s sweet strike after 14 minutes gave the visitors the lead. Schar then inadvertently turned in Gabriel Martinelli’s cross with 20 minutes remaining. City, who have won 10 straight games to catch and then overhaul Arsenal, have 82 points from 34 games with the Gunners on 81 having played a game more. Newcastle...
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Arsenal held by Liverpool in blow to Premier League title bid | Football News – Times of India

LIVERPOOL: Arsenal blew a two-goal lead in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday to give Manchester City fresh hope of retaining the Premier League title.Mikel Arteta's men edged six points ahead of City at the top of the table, but the defending champions now have the destiny of the title in their own hands.City have a game in hand and host the Gunners at the Etihad later this month.Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus appeared to have Arsenal cruising towards an eighth consecutive league win.But Mohamed Salah pulled a goal back before half-time to spark a Liverpool fightback.Salah missed a second-half penalty before Roberto Firmino headed in the equaliser three minutes from time.Jurgen Klopp's men then missed a series of chances to complete the comeback as Arsenal goa...
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EPL: Saka stars as rampant Arsenal move eight points clear | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Arsenal surged eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka's brace inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Sunday.Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the first half at the Emirates Stadium to put the leaders on course for a sixth successive league victory.It was redemption for Martinelli, whose missed penalty condemned Arsenal to Europa League last 16 defeat in their shoot-out against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday.Mikel Arteta's side needed just 45 minutes against struggling Palace to erase the bitter taste of that loss.Saka followed Martinelli's goal by doubling Arsenal's lead before half-time.Granit Xhaka netted the third after the interval and Jeff Schlupp's reply was no consolation as the influential Saka's second capped Arsenal's stylish display.A...
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Premier League: Table-toppers Arsenal pip Leicester 1-0 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli struck a fine goal in the 46th minute as table-toppers Arsenal edged Leicester City 1-0 to extend their lead in the Premier League standings. With the victory against Leicester, the Gunners took a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.January signing Leandro Trossard arrowed a stunning strike into the net midway through the first half, but the Belgian was denied his second goal for Arsenal after VAR ruled Ben White to have fouled goalkeeper Danny Ward in the build up.It took the dominant visitors until the first minute of the second half to break the deadlock as Martinelli raced onto a Trossard pass and stroked home what proved to be the winner.The hosts did not look like getting back into the contest, with Arsenal seeing out ...
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Gabriel Martinelli agrees new contract with Arsenal: Report

Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has agreed to sign a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Gunners, according to a report by the Athletic. The Brazilian’s previous contract ran until 2024, with the club holding an option of an extra two-years extension. In 26 games across all competitions, the 21-year-old has scored seven goals and looks to play an important part in the future as well as in the Gunners march towards their 1st Premier League title in 19 years. Martinelli was signed for a £6.4million from Brazilian club Ituano after having a trial with Manchester United. Along with Martinelli, the North London club are also keen to extend the contracts of defender William Saliba and forward Bukayo Saka. Arsenal will next face Manchester City in the fourth Round of the FA Cup on Friday night...
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Decisive Odegaard leads from front as Arsenal scale new heights | Football News – Times of India

Any doubts whether a young Martin Odegaard could shoulder the responsibility of the captain's armband for Arsenal have been erased in half a season after he guided them to the top of the Premier League with a seven-point lead.Odegaard, who turned 24 last month, has been Arsenal's most influential player this season, oozing confidence in midfield and fuelling the club's first real title challenge in years.He leads the club's scoring charts with seven league goals and has five assists to boot, eclipsing his overall tally from the last campaign in just 15 games.He was front and centre again on Saturday as Arsenal extended their lead over reigning champions Manchester City with a 4-2 win at Brighton & Hove Albion to end 2022 on a high and underline their title credentials.The Norwegian ...