Arsenal show their mettle to leave City reeling
Sunday, January 18, 2015
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Manchester City FC suffered a blow in their bid to retain the Premier League title as Arsenal FC travelled north to post a 2-0 win, after West Ham United FC also prevailed.
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• Arsenal FC dent Manchester City FC's Premier League bid with a 2-0 away victory.
• Santi Cazorla opens scoring from spot after Vincent Kompany brings down Nacho Monreal.
• City rally after break, only for Olivier Giroud to head in a Cazorla free-kick.
• Beaten for first time in 13 league games, City lie five points behind leaders Chelsea FC.
• The Gunners return within a point of the UEFA Champions League places.
• West Ham United FC get back to winning ways by defeating Hull City 3-0.
• Andy Carroll registers after half-time; Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Downing increase lead.
• First win in five league games moves West Ham back within four points of top four.
• Hull lie third from bottom after third consecutive reverse in all competitions.
Elsewhere
Serie A: Napoli move above Lazio
Liga: Madrid stay clear of Barça
Ligue 1: Marseille and Paris win