Arsenal, with several rotations in the starting eleven, beat modest Luton without much effort (2-0)this April 3 in London, to settle at the top of the Premier League awaiting the match of the previous leader, Liverpool, on April 4 against Sheffield United.
Coach Mikel Arteta rested Jorginho, Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus at the start, without losing defensive solidity or offensive efficiency, against a recently promoted team that occupies a relegation position.
Losgunners They rise to first place with 68 points, one more than Liverpool, who will host the bottom team, but are assured of sleeping as leaders despite Manchester City’s victory against Aston Villa 4 goals to 1.
The London team can look with optimism to their next four crucial games, against Brighton and Aston Villa in the Premier League, and the double duel against Bayern Munich in the round trip of the Champions League quarterfinals.
At the Emirates this Wednesday, Arsenal presented an eleven different from Arteta’s usual one, due to resting its players, or due to the loss of Bukayo Saka.
One of those who benefited from the rotation was Emile Smith Rowe, in one of his rare inclusions in the starting eleven.
The 23-year-old English midfielder, applauded when he was substituted in the 85th minute, was involved in both goals: first by pressing and recovering a ball that Norwegian captain Martin Odegaard (24) would end up sending into the net, and then with a cross towards Nelson who deflected Daiki Hashioka (44) into his own goal.
Foden impulsa al City
In the other duel corresponding to the top of the table, Manchester City surpassed Aston Villa with a stellar performance from the Englishman Phil Foden who scored a hattrick in 23 minutes.
Thanks to the victory achieved at the Etihad, the team led by Pep Guardiola reaches 67 points and equals Liverpool’s unitsbut the goal difference makes the reds keep seconds.
Specifically, Liverpool will play on Thursday, April 4, against Sheffield United at 12:30 p.m.
Aston Villa, defeated by City, complicates their aspirations to enter the Champions League next season since they are left with 59 points, just two above Tottenham, which has one less game and can surpass them if they win.
Now the top of the Premier League looks like this:
- Arsenal, 30 games and 68 points
- Liverpool, 29 games and 67 points
- Manchester City, 30 games and 67 points
- Aston Villa, 31 games and 59 points
- Tottenham, 30 games and 57 points
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