Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. It is often said that being the underdog can be an advantage, and Arsenal appeared determined to prove that point as they faced the most successful club in Champions League history. The Gunners may have benefited from a favourable draw in the round of 16, but they also showed real intent and sharpness from the outset. They dictated the tempo early on, pushing Madrid into a high-paced attacking battle and threatening the…
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EPL: Arsenal’s title hopes dwindle after 1-1 draw at Everton
Arsenal’s small remaining hope of a first Premier League title for 21 years was further diminished after a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal still 11 points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The Reds now need just 11 points from their remaining eight games to secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had said the best preparation for his side’s Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Real…