On Wednesday night, Mikel Arteta guided his Arsenal side to a 4-2 Premier League triumph over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The first two goals were scored as a result of errors; Nketiah scored on a stray pass from Christensen before getting tripped out for Werner’s equalizer.
Smith Rowe reclaimed the lead, but Azpilicueta replied with a tap-in. Arsenal dominated the second half, with Nketiah restoring the lead after capitalizing on Azpilicueta’s clumsy backpass, before Saka secured the victory with a penalty kick in stoppage time.
😄 All smiles from the lads
🙌 Goodnight, Gooners! pic.twitter.com/bzqgJDHCOv
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 20, 2022
Arsenal is still in fifth place, but they are now level on points with Tottenham. The Gunners are currently only a goal difference behind their opponents.
Next up for them is a home match against Manchester United. Chelsea’s home losing streak continues, and Tuchel will be hoping for a turnaround against West Ham this weekend.
Mikel Arteta 🤝 The fans
💬 "Thankfully today we gave them something back." #CHEARS
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 21, 2022
Meanwhile, the game between Manchester City and Brighton ended 3-0 in favor of the hosts, who cruised to victory.
However, it didn’t always appear that way, as both teams went into the halftime break goalless.
After 26 minutes, De Bruyne came close with a long-range shot that went just past the post.
Before Gundogan could punish a Dunk error, Silva saw a shot saved by Sanchez.
On 53 minutes, De Bruyne was able to shove the ball to Mahrez, who sidefooted home after a deflection off Dunk.
On 65 minutes, City added a second goal when Mahrez delivered the ball to Foden from a corner.
Foden fired a long-range attempt that deflected off Mwepu, fooling Sanchez and putting the ball in the back of the net.
Before Silva rounded off the game late on, when a mix-up in the Seagulls’ defense resulted in De Bruyne flicking the ball to Silva, who smashed home the game-winning goal.
The best of the action from our big win against Brighton 💪#ManCity pic.twitter.com/kuMEFyx7zx
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 20, 2022
The crucial three points for the Citizens lift them back into first place, ahead of Liverpool, as they reclaim control of the title chase.
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