The away side managed a meagre eight touches in the Gunners’ box, while keeper David Raya was barely tested as Mikel Merino's first-half header from a corner sent Arsenal within 12 points of league leaders Liverpool.
Enzo Maresca’s side are now winless in seven away games but Arsenal gaffer Arteta insisted their rivals are still the league's biggest threat in open play.
He said: “By a mile, I mean the stats say it and everything I've seen say it.
“They can open you up, run in transition, have individual quality, any player in the defensive line can throw you in behind, combine on both sides, on weak sides - and the...
Enzo Maresca’s side are now winless in seven away games but Arsenal gaffer Arteta insisted their rivals are still the league's biggest threat in open play.
He said: “By a mile, I mean the stats say it and everything I've seen say it.
“They can open you up, run in transition, have individual quality, any player in the defensive line can throw you in behind, combine on both sides, on weak sides - and the...
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