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Arsenal have received a huge boost before their game against Aston Villa, as the team from Birmingham will be without one key star.
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard singled out Declan Rice for special praise after a stunning individual display in an unfamiliar right back position against Brighton & Hove Albion which kept the club’s Premier League title aspirations firmly aflame.
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Declan Rice has put Arsenal back in charge of Premier League title race, insists Martin Ødegaard
Martin Odegaard believes Declan Rice's "unbelievable" performance as an emergency right-back demonstrates that Arsenal are "ready to do whatever it takes" to win the Premier League.
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Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues
Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.
Freddie Ljungberg has praised Dan Ballard for his development and resilience after watching the defender establish himself in the Premier League with Sunderland, describing the former Arsenal academy
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Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: Gunners survive late scare to reclaim top spot after double injury setback
Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a nervy 2-1 win against Brighton at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's side started their penultimate match of the year a point back from Manchester City but they were ahead after just 14 minutes when Martin Odegaard fired home his first goal of the season.