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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal take on Stoke in Sunday's early Premier League fixture.
The Gunners need all three points as they attempt to haul in those above them and keep their vain hopes of a top four place alive. Meanwhile, the Potters are in equally dire need of a win with relegation now a real possibility for Paul Lambert's men as we head into the crucial run-in.
We will have all the latest from the Emirates in the live blog below.
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90+1' - Stoke pair Bruno Martins Indi and Joe Allen both pick up bookings for mistimed challenges on Alexandre Lacazette.
Full-time - Arsenal 3-0 Stoke
The first half was woeful but the second half was actually pretty decent.
Two goals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and one from the returning Alexandre Lacazette ensure an easy win for the Gunners.
Post-match reaction from Arsenal's players
Aaron Ramsey: "It was a difficult first half. We knew that our quality could come through in the end so we're delighted to get the three points."
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: "It was not easy. It's not always easy to start after the international break but the second half was really good."
Aubameyang on allowing Lacazette to take the second penalty: "I know that Laca is back. I think it's good for his confidence so that's why I let him take it."
Quotes from Sky Sports
Next up it's a key match in the race for a top-four spot as Chelsea welcome Spurs to Stamford Bridge. Here's a reminder of how the two teams will line up today:
Chelsea: Caballero, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Moses, Fabregas, Kante, Alonso, Willian, Hazard, Morata
Subs: Eduardo, Cahill, Emerson, Drinkwater, Bakayoko, Hudson-Odoi, Giroud
Spurs: Lloris, Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies, Dier, Dembele, Lamela, Eriksen, Dele, Son
Subs: Vorm, Aurier, Rose, Wanyama, Sissoko, Lucas, Kane
Mauricio Pochettino on Harry Kane's return to the Spurs squad: "It's important that he's back involved because he's a very important player for us.
"We'll see what happens during the game but if in the second half we need him, he is ready to play."
Antonio Conte on Thibaut Courtois' absence: "Courtois didn’t recover [from] his injury.
"Now we have to think about the present and the players that are available. Willy is playing very well. Christensen has recovered."
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