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Huddersfield 1-2 Arsenal: Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette strike to secure vital win in race for top four

The Gunners ground out the win at the John Smith’s Stadium to move back level with Chelsea and one point of Man United in fourth

Kishan Vaghela
Saturday 09 February 2019 19:06 GMT
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Unai Emery on Arsenal's away troubles ahead of Huddersfield clash

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Arsenal survived a scare to grind out a win over Huddersfield Town to boost their hopes of finishing inside the top four.

The Gunners raced into a 2-0 lead thanks to Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette.

But Town responded well, but their goal came too late to provide more pressure in pursuit of a point, with Sead Kolasinac putting through his own net in stoppage time.

Relive the action as it happened above.

10 min: Crystal Palace 0-0 West Ham

Good start from both sides here, and there has already been a penalty appeal against Ryan Fredericks waved away by the ref.

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:13

13 min: Huddersfield 0-0 Arsenal

Couple of half chances for the Gunners, with Alex Iwobi slamming the ball into the side netting from Maitland-Niles' pass, before a terrific Terence Kongolo tackle denies Alexandre Lacazette. 

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:14

13 min: Liverpool 0-0 Bournemouth

First sight of goal for Mo Salah, but the Egyptian smashes high and wide of the far post, before forcing a comfortable save from Boruc from distance.

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:15

GOAL! Huddersfield 0-1 Arsenal (Iwobi 16')

The Nigerian probably does not mean to hit his effort like he does, but the deflection does him wonders with his volley from Kolasinac's cross beating Ben Hamer the Huddersfield keeper, and Arsenal lead at Huddersfield. 

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:16

18 min: Liverpool 0-0 Bournemouth

Liverpool have had 73% possession in the opening fifteen minutes, but with no goals so far the crowd are starting to get a little restless. 

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:20

19 min: Southampton 0-0 Cardiff

First serious chance at St Mary's, where Nathan Redmond fires into the side netting with a low drilled shot. 

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:21

20 min: Crystal Palace 0-0 West Ham

Three huge chances for West Ham, the latest of which falls to Hernandez, but none of them can beat Vicente Guaita in the Palace goal when one-on-one.

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:22

His importance under Emery has risen incredibly.

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:22

GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth (Mane 24')

That's four goals in four consecutive games for Mane in the Premier League, powering a header in from Milner's cross after losing his markers in the area.

He does appear to be offside though.

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:23

23 min: Watford 0-0 Everton

Kurt Zouma should do better, but can only flick a header from a free-kick into the arms of Foster.

Kishan Vaghela9 February 2019 15:25

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