Arsenal’s Kai Havertz ruled out for the rest of the season

Arsenal striker Kai Havertz will miss the remainder of the season after being told he needs surgery to repair a hamstring injury. The Gunners confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the damage the 25-year-old Germany international suffered during a warm-weather training camp in Dubai last week requires an operation. Havertz will then begin a period of rehabilitation which will rule him out until the summer.

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Arsenal put five past City to keep title hopes alive

Arsenal moved to within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool by thrashing Manchester City at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who knew only a victory would suffice overpowered the fading champions in emphatic fashion taking the lead inside the opening two minutes. Erling Haaland brought City level briefly before Arsenal turned on the style to blow the visitors apart in an action packed second half.

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Arsenal’s title bid dealt a blow as Aston Villa earn draw

Arsenal had a late goal disallowed as they dropped two points in the Premier League title race after throwing away a two-goal lead at home to Aston Villa.Kai Havertz thought he had found the winner with a minute left in normal time but the goal was disallowed after replays showed he handled Mikel Merino’s shot. Martinelli had Havertz had give the Gunners the lead but they were pegged back by efforts from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins.

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Arsenal pay penalty as 10-man United win FA Cup shootout

Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning penalty as a 10-man Manchester United beat Arsenal in a thrilling encounter to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup. United had to play with 10 men for nearly an hour after Diogo Dalot was shown a second yellow card, after going one up through Bruno Fernandes. Gabriel brought Arsenal level but the home side missed a host of chances to win the tie.

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Newcastle take control of semi-final with win at Arsenal

Alexander Isak’s rich goalscoring form continued as Newcastle United took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final with a superb first-leg win against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Newcastle have never won the competition but will make their second final in three seasons if they avoid defeat, or only lose by a one-goal margin, in the second leg at St James’ Park on 5 February.

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