Manchester. Arsenal remained provisional leaders of the Premier League after beating a Luton side suffocated by relegation 2-0.
Martin Odegaard’s goal in the 24th minute and Daiki Hashioka’s own goal on the stroke of half-time led the Gunners to a smooth victory. Arsenal went to bed with a one-point lead over Liverpool in a close three-club race for the English league title.
Against an opponent mired in the relegation zone, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta took the opportunity to rotate his team. He made five changes from the 0-0 draw at City on Sunday. Bukayo Saka was not even called up after going off with a knock at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the variations, the Gunners finished the match in the first half.
City thrashes and stalks the top
Reigning champions Manchester City also moved one point behind Arsenal by beating Aston 4-1. The squad led by Pep Guardiola did not need to field its star Erling Haaland, as Phil Foden scored a hat trick (45+1, 62 and 69) after Rodrigo Hernández opened the account.
Thus, the ‘citizens’ reached 67 points and equaled Liverpool, which is in second position and could take the lead on Thursday if they beat Sheffield United.
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– 2024-04-05 06:55:50
