Arsenal continues to push forward in securing Champions League spot next season after beating 10-man Leeds United 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Elland Road.
Sunday’s victory for the Gunners makes it four consecutive wins for Mikel Arteta who just extended his contract with the club till 2025.
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Arsenal found the back of the net in the opening five minutes of the courtesy Eddie Nketiah who pounced on Meslier’s loose touch to put his side in front.
The 22-year-old England striker doubled lead five minutes later making it 2-0.
Leeds on the other hand who were down with 10 men reduced the tally in the 66th minute when Diego Llorente headed past Aaron Ramsdale for a 2-1 finish.
Arsenal will to maintain the wining streak as they play Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in the North London derby.
Elsewhere, Everton who travelled to Leicester at the King Power Stadium secured a vital win after last Sunday’s victory over Chelsea.
Frank Lampard knew what he came for by putting up a formidable five-man defence formation against Leicester.
Vitaliy Serhiyovych Mykolenko (19) and Mason Anthony Holgate (4) who scored in the 6th and 30th minute helped lift Everton from the relegation zone.
Leicester fans saw less display from their players after they managed to reduce the tally courtesy Patson Daka who made it 2-1.
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