Due to the World Cup, the Christmas holidays of the clubs started a little earlier. After the World Cup and Christmas holidays, the Premier League will resume on December 27. Until then, the Gunners remain at the top.
As a result, Arsenal got the opportunity to celebrate the big day from the top for the first time since 2007. But stay away from the top, Arsenal haven't finished in the top five before Christmas since 2016
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Arsenal played good football in the Wolves field yesterday, keeping their recent great rhythm. One attack after another created pressure on the opponent's defense, but no goals were scored in the first half. Martin Odegaard gave Arsenal the first lead in the 54th minute of the second half. Later that Odegaard scored the team's and his own second goal in the 75th minute.
Arsenal left the field with these two goals. In this great victory, the Emirates team moved ahead of second-placed Manchester City by 5 points. Arsenal, who are at the top with 12 wins and 1 loss in 14 matches, have 37 points and Man City, who are second in 10 matches and 2 losses, have 32 points.
Arsenal coach Arteta is flying with such a performance of the team. At the end of the match, an excited Arteta said, "Nobody expected us to be in the position we are now." But where we are is great. We are enjoying the moment very much.
City's loss coupled with their win doubled Arsenal's joy going into the World Cup break. When asked for a response to this, Arteta said, 'You understand! But that's the way this league is and that's the beauty of it. It starts from the second match. Because, the competition here is so high that you always have to look at other opponents. All parties do it.
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