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Eddie Nketiah netted two goals for Arsenal
Diego Llorente netted a goal in Leeds' first corner

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If the Gunners go past Spurs in their next fixture, they will qualify for the Champions League with two games in hand

Updated: May 08, 2022 19:10

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In an another exciting match of Premier League, Arsenal defeated Leeds United 2-1 on Sunday at Emirates Stadium, London and moved closer to securing fourth position.

Arsenal dominated throughout the first half as Eddie Nketiah scored twice in the game for the Gunners. Nketiah opened the scoring in the 5th minute and his second came just 5 minutes later in the 10th minute. Leeds attempted to make a comeback in the second half with Diego Llorente netting a goal in Leeds' first corner of the match but it wasn't enough.

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The star player of the match, Eddie Nketiah has become the second ever player to score twice in the first 10 minutes of a Premier League match.

With this win, Arsenal has strengthened their chances to securing the fourth spot. They are four points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspurs on Premier League table. If the Gunners go past Spurs in their next fixture, they will qualify for the Champions League with two games in hand.

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