Arsenal’s youngsters eased the pressure on Mikel Arteta as they inspired the Gunners to a 3-1 victory over an insipid Chelsea on St. Stephen’s Day. Chelsea travelled to the Emirates Stadium looking to boost their title credentials but were outclassed in every department as Arsenal ended their seven-game wait for a Premier League victory.
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Munster’s St. Stephen’s Day Pro14 clash with rivals Leinster has been postponed due to coronavirus issues in the camps. Leinster have said they are investigating the results from their latest round of Covid tests.
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Atletico Madrid and England defender Kieran Trippier has been banned for 10 weeks and fined £70,000 for breaching betting rules, the Football Association has announced. The 30-year-old’s worldwide ban from all football and football-related activity will run until February 28.
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Holders Manchester City advanced to the Carabao Cup semifinals by defeating 4-1 Arsenal at the Emirates. Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Aymeric Laporte all capped recalls with the four City goals, while Alexandre Lacazette had briefly equalised for the Gunners.
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A brace from Tammy Abraham after Thiago Silva had starred at both ends of the pitch saw Chelsea record a 3-0 win over West Ham tonight. The result moves Frank Lampard’s men up to fifth in the Premier League table.
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