Arsenal’s victory over Newcastle last weekend was the classic example of a game of two halves. Having dominated the opening 45 minutes, the Gunners were seemingly cruising to victory thanks to Olivier Giroud’s brace, sending them in two nil up at the break. But a much improved second-half performance from the home side saw them run out unfortunate losers as Arsenal held on to win 2-1. Despite the initial sense of relief at having made the victory hard work for themselves, there was much to pleased about for Arsenal fans. Playing their fourth game in two weeks, and third away from home, it was refreshing to see the Londoners once again dig in and show their battling qualities to hang on...
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