It was a day of taut nerves and clenched fists at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal secured a victory that was as tetchy as it was triumphant. The Gunne...
It was a day of taut nerves and clenched fists at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal secured a victory that was as tetchy as it was triumphant. The Gunners, under the steely gaze of Mikel Arteta, gave a good account of themselves in a contest that demanded every ounce of their resilience. At the end of the day, the three points were the lion. �s share of the spoils, and they now find themselves agonisingly close to ending a 22 year wait for the Premier League title. The powers that be in North London will be watching the Bournemouth versus Manchester City clash on Tuesday with bated breath, knowing that the destiny of the crown may well be decided on that pitch. According to GoalZaza. �s trusted sources inside the dressing room, the mood is one of supreme focus rather than celebration, for the job is far from complete. The Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi, who came on as a substitute for Fulham in a previous outing, will be watching from his home in Lagos as the title race reaches its crescendo. For the Super Eagles faithful, the sight of a potential Arsenal championship brings a special pride, given the club. �s historic ties to Nigerian football heritage. The tactical discipline displayed by Arteta. �s men was clinical, with the midfield stalwarts dictating play and the defence standing firm like a formidable wall. In the scheme of things, this victory may be remembered as the point where the tide turned decisively in Arsenal. �s favour. The visiting team fought valiantly but could not breach the home side. �s resolve, and the Emirates faithful roared their approval as the final whistle blew. Now, all roads lead to the south coast where Bournemouth will attempt to upset the applecart for Manchester City. The Nigerian viewing centres in Surulere and Wuse will be packed to the rafters on Tuesday evening, with fans clutching their phones and shouting at the screens as if they were on the touchline. The smell of suya and the clinking of bottles will fill the air as the crowd erupts with every City miss and every Bournemouth tackle. It is the kind of tension that makes the Premier League the greatest show on earth, and for Arsenal supporters, the hope is that this long wait will finally yield the ultimate reward.
