Premier League round 12: Xhaka’s defection starts Arsenal’s defeat – Sport

On Matchday 12 of the Premier League, Arsenal also lost points against Burnley (0-1), who were in relegation danger. That Londoners are 15th in the table after the fifth game without winning. Now, getting dangerously close to the drops has a lot to do with Granit Xhaka. The Swiss made an unnecessary defection in the 59th minute. After a tough duel and a brief provocation, the 28-year-old grabbed his opponent by the neck and saw red.

Xhaka’s frenzy came at a time when Arsenal’s first goal seemed only a matter of time. For the most part, Burnley was encouraged and arrived in the 73rd minute with an own goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the decisive effort.

Liverpool failed the jump to the top

Meanwhile, Liverpool could not benefit from Tottenham’s slip. Coach Jürgen Klopp’s team only scored 1-1 on the Fulham promotion and held on to the competitor’s points for second. Mohamed Salah (79th) saved the guests at least one point after Bobby De Cordova-Reid Fulham in the lead (25th). Tottenham only played 1-1 in the London derby at Crystal Palace despite leading. Harry Kane (23rd) initially scored for the guests before Jeffrey Schlupp (81st) tied.