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– We feel that we are a good team that had bad luck with the results and the red cards. But this was a major gain for our confidence in ourselves. It has been a difficult period but we have to get out of it and do our best, 3-0 scorer Bukayo Saka tells the BBC.
Arsenal have not won the Premier League since 1 November. Also, they left the league cup just before Christmas. When it came time for Londonderby against Chelsea on classic “boxing day,” they came under enormous pressure to reverse the sad trend. And despite the fact that Arsenal lined up with a somewhat reserved squad, they won by a clear 3-1.
Xhaka was the scorer
Arsenal got off to a successful start to the match. In the 33rd minute, Arsenal took a 0-1 lead after an attack from the right, triggered by a defensive blunder.
Alexandre Lacazette took the penalty and put the ball well to the right while Edouard Mendy went to the left.
Just before the break, Arsenal extended their lead with a free kick. Granit Xhaka took a strong shot that crashed into the right cross. His first goal this season in the Premier League.
The 19-year-old defended his dream goals
And there would be more beautiful goals. After 56 minutes, Bukayo Saka sent a free kick high over the area. The ball curled perfectly in the left corner. The 19-year-old’s second goal this season.
Chelsea scored a consolation goal in the 86th minute. Tammy Abraham sent in the goal that was first ruled offside. But after reviewing the video, it was approved. Chelsea then had a chance to get back into the game when they were awarded a penalty with five minutes to go. However, Jorginho had a terrible performance. Bernd Leno saved the ball with ease and Arsenal were able to maintain their 3-1 lead in the match and claim their first victory since 1 November.
Villa won
Earlier in the evening, Aston Villa defeated Crystal Palace 3-0. Despite having to play one man less in the second half when Tyrone Mings took his second yellow card of the match just before half-time. Fulham and Southhampton also met earlier on “boxing day” and played 0-0. There was also a draw (2-2) between Manchester United and Leicester.
