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The Leeds United fans are in fine voice as they hope to inspire their side to a massive three points this evening. The hosts spring an early attack, but Brenden Aaronson puts his cross from the right behind Dean Henderson's goal after being played through by Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Arsenal will be top of the Premier League at Christmas after three points at Everton took Mikel Arteta’s side back to the summit, even if they were far from at their best.
A game of blocks and buffeting challenges, flashes of guile interlaced with much more gusto, was defined by two penalty reviews. VAR Michael Salisbury rightly identified Jake O’Brien’s obvious handball to give the spot kick which Gyökeres converted, yet William Saliba somehow escaped punishment for a stray swipe of Thierno Barry in the second half.
It was just a bit of quality or trying to hurt Arsenal a bit more. Arsenal have given up very few chances and we just didn't get enough opportunities. "I thought we started the game well.
Don't tell that to Mikel Arteta, who sounded all positive notes after the win.Mikel Arteta reaction after Arsenal escape Everton with slim win via goofy penaltyOn the game and Hill Dickinson Stadium: "Very happy to win here.
Arsenal continue their Premier League title charge on Saturday evening when they make the trip to Merseyside for an awkward battle with Everton.
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Arsenal again rode their luck to a win, riding an unusual penalty to a 1-0 win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday,