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Arsenal Close The Gap With EPL Leaders

Feb 05, 2024

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Arsenal capitalized on an error-prone display by Allison, to record a 3-1 win over Liverpool at the Emirates.

The normally-reliable Reds keeper was at fault for two of the Gunners’ goals.

The defeat leaves Liverpool with just a two-point advantage over Arsenal at the top of the standings.  

In other EPL results… Wolves pulled off a surprise 4-2 win over Chelsea

While Man United overcame West Ham 3-0.

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Over in Spain…Marcos Llorente netted an injury-time equalizer…to help Atletico salvage a 1-1 La Liga draw with Real Madrid in the Madrid derby.

It leaves Real top of the standings two points ahead of Girona.

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FIFA has confirmed that New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final…while Mexico City will stage the opening group game.

The 2026 edition is being co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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Pandelela Rinong has missed out on a chance to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in the 10m individual platform event.

This, after the national diver failed to make the semis at the ongoing World Aquatics Championship – where only the top 12 from the category will secure a place in Paris.