Arsenal

Arsenal miss out on Champions League spot.

This match was quite the high-scoring affair. Martinelli netted a penalty to open up the scoring for Arsenal in the 27th minute. Following the initial score, Arsenal proceeded to add on 4 more goals, compared to Everton's 1 as Arsenal took the three points.

The Overview

• The Gunners saw a lot of the ball with 74% possession and created plenty of chances too, racking up 26 shots, which is 13 shots over the league average.
• The Toffees didn't generate enough chances, only mustering 6 total shots.
• The scoreline could have been even more impressive if the Gunners had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 35%.

The Details

Cédric continually probed down the flank, getting 11 crosses into the box. In a further display of dominance from the Gunners, they completed a massive 418 more passes than the Toffees. For Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin seemed off the pace defensively, committing 4 fouls in a frustrating game.

Arsenal agonisingly miss out on the top four and have to make do with Europa League football next season. Meanwhile, It got a little too close for comfort for Everton but ultimately they finished clear of relegation in 16th.

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What an entertaining Premier League season it has been. Bring on August 6 to do it all again.

Newcastle ease to victory over Arsenal.

Ben White put Newcastle 1-0 up in the 55th minute with an own goal. Bruno Guimarães extended Newcastle's lead in the 85th minute which looked to make the closing stages more comfortable, and there was nothing between the teams for the remainder.

The Overview

• In a tight battle for the ball, the Magpies made good use of their possession (51%), generating 16 shots, while the Gunners' managed to get off 11 shots.
• Although they got the win, the Magpies were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 25% of their total shots on target.
• Arsenal lacked discipline picking up three yellow cards in the game. Ben White, Eddie Nketiah and Granit Xhaka all ended up in the referee's book.

The Details

Matt Targett posed a threat out wide all game, registering 17 crosses, although Callum Wilson was caught offside four times, preventing him from adding further gloss to the scoreline. For Arsenal, Emile Smith Rowe only registered 19 touches in a frustrating game for the midfielder. While the passing game was fairly consistent, the Gunners had a slight advantage, clocking up 333 completed passes to the Magpies' 331.

Newcastle get a much-needed win and rise up the table. Meanwhile, Arsenal hope this isn't the start of a losing streak as they squander an opportunity to move up to 4th in the table.

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Both squads play next on Sunday, May 22nd. Newcastle meet Burnley at Turf Moor, while Arsenal entertain Everton. Can this be the start of a winning streak for the Magpies? Will the Gunners get out of this rough patch?

Tottenham ease to victory over Arsenal.

Harry Kane got Tottenham off to a flyer in the 22nd minute. He added another to put Tottenham 2-0 up after 37 minutes. Son Heungmin put the finishing touches on the result with a third in the 47th minute to secure a comfortable win for Tottenham over Arsenal.

The Overview

• The Spurs cut through the opposition defence with relative ease, getting off 16 shots.
• The Gunners didn't generate enough chances, only mustering 8 total shots.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Spurs had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 38%.
• The Gunners were reduced to 10 men in the 33rd minute as Rob Holding was sent off with a red card.

The Details

The Spurs won the passing game, clocking up 562 completed passes to the Gunners' 412. For Arsenal, the Spurs did a good job of cutting off the supply to Eddie Nketiah, limiting him to only 19 touches, and Rob Holding seemed off the pace defensively, committing 4 fouls in a frustrating game.

Tottenham get back in the win column and move closer to 4th in the table. Meanwhile, Arsenal taste defeat for the first time in a while as they squander an opportunity to move up to 3rd in the table.

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Next up, Tottenham entertain Burnley on Sunday, May 15th. While Arsenal meet Newcastle at the Emirates on Monday, May 16th. Can the Spurs win again? Will the Gunners put this disappointment behind them?

Eddie Nketiah stars in Arsenal win. 

Eddie Nketiah netted the first goal of the match for Arsenal in the 5th minute. Then, Eddie Nketiah struck again in the 10th minute. Luke Ayling let his team-mates down after seeing red on 27 minutes, leaving them to fight with ten men. Leeds narrowed the 2-0 deficit in the 66th minute with a Diego Llorente goal, but Arsenal held on from there to pick up the win.

The Overview

• The underlying stats were positive for the Gunners, they had 64% of possession and managed 19 shots.
• The lack of attacking threat proved the Whites' downfall. They will know that 3 shots isn't enough to win games at the top level.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Gunners had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 47%.

The Details

Cédric posed a threat out wide all game, registering thirteen crosses, although Takehiro Tomiyasu was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. In support of the win, the Gunners moved the ball about nicely, completing 267 more passes than their opponents.

Arsenal extend their winning streak and narrow the gap to 3rd in the table. Meanwhile, Leeds hope this isn't the start of a losing streak as they squander an opportunity to move up to 16th in the table.

Next up, Arsenal have a top of the table clash with Tottenham on Thursday, May 12th. While there's no let up for Leeds who face Chelsea on Wednesday, May 11th. Can the Gunners keep their great form going? Will the Whites get out of this rough patch?

Arsenal take three points away from West Ham. 

Rob Holding scored the match's first goal for Arsenal in the 38th minute after being found by Bukayo Saka. West Ham's Jarrod Bowen retaliated with a tying goal in the 45th minute. With the scores level, Gabriel netted a timely 54th minute goal that proved to be the difference, securing Arsenal all three points.

The Overview

• Although they had less possession (44%), the Gunners still created chances, with 7 attempts at goal.
• The Hammers had their chances, 8 shots were not enough.
• The Gunners' accuracy paid off well, 54% of their shots were on target.

The Details

For West Ham, Saïd Benrahma did his best to create opportunities, but his 7 crosses weren't enough to affect the outcome. On a positive note, the Hammers won the passing game, clocking up 579 completed passes to the Gunners' 453.

West Ham hope this isn't the start of a losing streak. Meanwhile, Arsenal extend their winning streak and move closer to 3rd in the table.

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Both squads play next on Sunday, May 8th. West Ham take on Norwich at Carrow Road, while Arsenal meet a struggling Leeds United. Can the Hammers get out of this rough patch? Will the Gunners keep their great form going?