{"id":1133078,"date":"2020-02-23T18:31:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T18:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1133078"},"modified":"2020-02-23T18:51:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-23T18:51:12","slug":"arsenal-everton-match-analysis-aubameyang-saka-calvert-lewin","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/arsenal-everton-match-analysis-aubameyang-saka-calvert-lewin\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal 3-2 Everton: Aubameyang double reels Vardy in as Gunners extend 2020 unbeaten run"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Arsenal clawed themselves back into the race for Champions League football with a vital 3-2 win over <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ab0ztjq14iaeg6s4a9hsuqa3txi5gcpt\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span> on Sunday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-njnixzpsdwstndpuze8mf67gn3zyv3ro\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">The Gunners<\/span> found themselves behind after just 50 seconds at the Emirates thanks to a Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal, following yet more shambolic defending, but goals from Eddie Nketiah and <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-p0ee79m6wpahlubvq1bpewwyx86t6ww1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/pierre-emerick_aubameyang\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/span> put Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side ahead.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; max-width: 700px;\" title=\"Audioboom player\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7510326\/embed\/v4?image_option=fullsq\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Further confusion in the Arsenal defence allowed Richarlison to equalise on the stroke of half-time, but <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-8b7kp5x22mjie7c0zep2cjnc4bul4652\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/pierre-emerick_aubameyang\">Aubameyang<\/span> once again delivered the goods just after the break. <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ab00zlabknt1n96zukq2i3awfouhbdfx\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">The Gunners<\/span> had to ride out an <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-de1pn491mtodtgx95qwphmbnguu3a2bm\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span> storm and can thank Bernd Leno for some big saves as the resisited late pressure to finally claim all three points.<\/p>\n<p>So, what did we learn from Sunday&#8217;s breathtaking encounter?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Quick start<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The last thing you want to do is give an in-form side confidence and something to hold on to but that&#8217;s exactly what <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-4s5yo9fz1y7flypnwiii58r1iu4xiw9b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span> did when they allowed Calvert-Lewin to open the scoring after just 50 seconds &#8212; the fastest goal the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-hpct7enj99umxxu4gb0vj9ys3p9lpo86\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Gunners<\/span> have ever conceded at home in the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-8gd3s1qsuv9n9c88z2xdgyfv9wlmniqf\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/premier_league_2\">Premier League<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Again, it was another example of <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-mxpyqikf0y9les65538icab73zj2n3gg\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal&#8217;s<\/span> shambolic defending from set-pieces as Gylfi Sigurdsson delivered a ball into the box and Sead Kolasinac ran inexplicably deep to track Yerry Mina, while the rest of his teammates remained high. David Luiz&#8217;s poor header heaped even more pressure on the Arsenal defence and Calvert-Lewin took full advantage, firing home with an overhead kick.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dominic Calvert Lewin&#39;s goal was the fastest goal Arsenal have ever conceded at home in the Premier League. <\/p>\n<p>50 seconds. ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Pqkf2jYawN\">pic.twitter.com\/Pqkf2jYawN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Squawka (@Squawka) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Squawka\/status\/1231619214038982657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A frantic first-half saw the two sides head in level at 2-2 but if <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-cm96ib8vwbalhlwmme06u66qw1g1ly0q\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton&#8217;s<\/span> opener was quick, <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-umg583oqk981zhu8aakovd8qstijq64s\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal&#8217;s<\/span> goal after the break was something else.<\/p>\n<p>Straight from the kick-off, the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-t8yoewesrz5suwx539ath4dmi39sg4ie\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Gunners<\/span> worked the ball to Nicolas Pepe on the right flank, with his in-swinging cross finding the head of <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-bf0a8f3kojoe21a5m3d0xvfedzg69fmp\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/pierre-emerick_aubameyang\">Aubameyang<\/span>, who had completely ghosted Djibril Sidibe to get himself free.<\/p>\n<p>The ball officially hit the back of the net 22 seconds into the second-half, showing that, in fact, both sides need to work on their concentration.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1133102\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-premier-league-ozil-sidibe-aubameyang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1133102\" class=\"wp-image-1133102 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Arsenal 3-2 Everton: Player Ratings | Squawka\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-66x37.jpg 66w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-620x350.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-940x530.jpg 940w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23183011\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1133102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/arsenal-everton-player-ratings-premier-league-ozil-sidibe-aubameyang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full player ratings from Arsenal 3-2 Everton as Ozil is \u201cquietly central\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>2. Saka ignites the Gunners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The opening quarter of Sunday&#8217;s game game was almost completely dominated by <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-q77oq6mw8jbl84hbzjacs9e1d8rtcrmt\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span>, with <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-iwyv2x9axbruwsz9mnkwmdbb0dy6kh2o\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/carlo_ancelotti\">Carlo Ancelotti<\/span>&#8216;s men opening the scoring, controlling possession and posing a genuine attacking threat every time they came forward.<\/p>\n<p>That all changed, however, when Kolasinac departed in the 18th minute with what appeared to be a shoulder injury after a collision with Djibril Sidibe. The Bosnian was replaced by young Bukayo Saka and from there, fortunes swung in <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-rnf53gusoydtusriizsti7e00j80x3te\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span>&#8216;s favour.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1133092\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172850\/arsenal-everton6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172850\/arsenal-everton6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172850\/arsenal-everton6-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172850\/arsenal-everton6-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172850\/arsenal-everton6-66x41.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Saka has impressed greatly in his new-found left-back role recently, providing assists in <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-etkepc61cavelo6h3056m5coji7fb0uj\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span>&#8216;s last two games against <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-prkx6hfo36mvnc3eqaxahqaz8m05qc7i\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/newcastle_united_fc\">Newcastle United<\/span> and Olympiakos. The teenager was at it again here, swinging a wonderful cross in for Nketiah&#8217;s equaliser mere minutes after coming on, and providing a real thrust down the left flank for Arteta.<\/p>\n<p>Saka&#8217;s performance level dropped slightly after the break with a few questionable passes and slips in possession, but he did enough here to once again show what an exciting talent he is.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. 4-4-2 does the trick again<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, so <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-b32hchavqk71dno6kw93odijow4y56lc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span> didn&#8217;t get the result they wanted here and their wait for a <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-aw7andqr2980eisl4ly6gmlj553hru6x\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/premier_league_2\">Premier League<\/span> away win over <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-59yh04hioa4vdtcklzoa6v2xwtj36t7o\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span> now extends to a colossal 24 games, but the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-70o5krhwkh4pddul80vuvf7gxmvozf3p\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Toffees<\/span> certainly warranted a share of the spoils with a stylish performance.<\/p>\n<p>Since the departure of Marco Silva, first under Duncan Ferguson and now under <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-z2n62fy2vopl26pnvet5ilgkm7wu80oa\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/carlo_ancelotti\">Ancelotti<\/span>, <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-w46e7ynp7nhmybcacqr4samghmd0hvmh\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span> have deployed a 4-4-2 formation to great effect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1133094\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172853\/arsenal-everton4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172853\/arsenal-everton4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172853\/arsenal-everton4-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172853\/arsenal-everton4-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172853\/arsenal-everton4-66x42.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With three goals conceded, its defensive merits weren&#8217;t on show on Sunday but once again, Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison found the net, making it nine goals in the last seven games between the two of them.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-id4w5dxk4ceoce6r4wxpebsam5ccokx0\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span> have cried out for a natural goalscorer since the departure of Romelu Lukaku and now, it seems, they have two of them and as a result, the Merseysiders have scored in every single game so far under <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-fp3h2afajfjbx3uhhxixwbbtmj8iicyo\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/carlo_ancelotti\">Ancelotti<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Arsenal make huge European stride<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-i0v9dbkxr1lj8kimds8udfz99d4hfvp9\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/manchester_city\">Manchester City<\/span> banned from European competition for the next two years, fifth place is potentially going to represent\u00a0the final Champions League qualifying spot. At the start of play, <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-6e7uc2reqmovyf2woxqxfri7zx755vzi\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span> were on 34 points, seven behind fifth-placed <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-bgtf9wed72o74bv7jyntcxfvawaz8eq6\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/manchester_united\">Manchester United<\/span>, while <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-y0wi0k1sk4mthlfts8exzck8ujzfhmjo\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span> were just ahead of them on 36 points. This was a massive game in the European race.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1133093\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172852\/arsenal-everton5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172852\/arsenal-everton5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172852\/arsenal-everton5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172852\/arsenal-everton5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/23172852\/arsenal-everton5-66x44.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-m88bxsvknbax16eoveoikwaix0d081wp\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">The Gunners<\/span> have been known to fluff their lines in these crunch matches in the past, but not this time. They had to work hard for it, but Arteta&#8217;s men were able to get the three points they so desperately craved &#8212; largely thanks to some impressive attacking prowess &#8212; and have taken a significant step toward securing their place at Europe&#8217;s top table next season.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ehqh2mxwizc6jul578oqlunw4xv1ont8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/everton_fc\">Everton<\/span>, in turn, have been dealt a huge blow in their dreams of a Champions League campaign, although they still remain just five points behind fifth &#8212; hardly an insurmountable climb with 11 games still remaining.<\/p>\n<p>Would you believe that only <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ukdvjdjkccn8sc120rtprr2iet5e6wec\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span> sit alongside <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-yj4jhe9bbnv3mgtxaq04i354bok6p5o0\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/liverpool_f-c\">Liverpool<\/span> as the last remaining unbeaten teams in the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-zowor6agape3exzdez29uehsszlr9xjc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/premier_league_2\">Premier League<\/span> since the start of 2020?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Aubameyang finally catches Vardy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Despite not scoring a single goal since December 21, Jamie Vardy&#8217;s remarkable early-season form has kept him atop the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-8fddiperoevlwb1gps594ysd5aajau4c\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/premier_league_2\">Premier League<\/span> Golden Boot standings &#8212; until now.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-trjczifc2bp1sttivmkhuc0kwd916rja\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/pierre-emerick_aubameyang\">Aubameyang<\/span>&#8216;s double didn&#8217;t just deliver a vital victory for <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-yi8gw0z5uwr200qmdz3mdiy1sll3d8nh\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span> here, it also moved him onto 17 goals, level with <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-7n6c6v56whykae1wbz5jurdsyqzc2bn8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/leicester_city\">Leicester<\/span>&#8216;s marksman and ahead of <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-q9ifqldg4mwq04k4fxbay2z88fz1deo3\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/manchester_city\">Manchester City<\/span> striker Sergio Aguero on 16.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Arsenal are the only Premier League team still unbeaten in 2020 across all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>The Mikel Arteta effect. ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CmnskAgyj3\">pic.twitter.com\/CmnskAgyj3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Squawka (@Squawka) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Squawka\/status\/1231648074063400960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-llt2ubpnw1d1qv05nz41w8f73l9q5rio\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/pierre-emerick_aubameyang\">Aubameyang<\/span> shared the Golden Boot with <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-58hzdx77selcccjz2ozf2b97k3oses3w\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/mohamed_salah\">Mohamed Salah<\/span> and Sadio Mane last season, but the former Borussia Dortmund man will be hell-bent on securing that award all for himself this time around as he seeks to deliver Champions League football for <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-gixn3ysvur4wl0qgixe4ql4e2mwbht2r\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/arsenal_f-c\">Arsenal<\/span> for the first time since he joined in 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