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Erling Haaland, the Premier League’s current top scorer repeated history as he eased four goals past Wolves. He scored a hat-trick against them last season and came back to bite them again with one goal better. This helped Manchester City to win 5-1 against Wolves. The match was played at The Etihad Stadium with utmost zeal and zest from the City players and fans.

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Arsenal won their 14^th Premier League game out of sixteen as they disciplined Bournemouth 3-0 in The Emirates Stadium. The first half was dominated by the hosts. They managed to record an astounding 16 shots against the visitor’s 1. The Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers had a heavy task upon him as seen from the shots that came at him. The Bournemouth defense also put in some superb blocks to deny the hosts the lead early on.

Kai Havertz forced the Goalkeeper to punch the powerful effort away. Arsenal defender William Saliba then found himself in an off position inside the box and he cut inside to unleash a shot at goal but it was saved again. Bukayo Saka also attempted to put break the deadlock but denied by the goalkeeper.

The woes were far from over as Takehiro Tomiyaso lay off a headed ball towards goal but magnificently cleared off the line. Eventually the gunners took the lead after winning a penalty after Travers caught Havertz’s trailing leg. Bukayo Saka took the spot-kick and sent the keeper the wrong way scoring his 16^th goal of the season.

After the break at half-time, Saka had the chance to double the lead when Saka found himself clean through but shot the ball straight at the goalkeeper. The visitors gained their feet once as they recorded their first shot on target in a rare attack. Justin Kluivert also had the chance to equalize the game but fired the shot just wide. Arsenal crushed the visitor’s fightback by doubling their lead as Declan Rice elegantly flicked the ball to Leandro Trossard who fired it first time into the bottom corner.

Bournemouth managed to score a goal inspiring a much needed comeback as Antoine Semenyo lay the ball into the net. It was however disallowed due to a foul on David Raya in the build-up. Arsenal Defender Gabriel then capped the cherry on top by making the score 3 with the goal of his life. A half-volley into the top corner. Woe unto him when he saw the referee raise his flag up for offside therefore disallowing the goal.

Declan Rice rounded it all up in injury time with a precise strike. After this 3-0 loss, Bournemouth remain 10^th.

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Arne slot is a Dutch manager and former player. He is serving as the head coach of Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football.

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The spoils of war were shared between Olympique de Marseille and Atalanta BC in France at the Stade Velodrome. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side managed to extend their away unbeaten run to nine in this competition. The Phoceens (Marseille) came into this semi-final clash with 100% record of progressing from three previous UEL and UEFA last-four clashes. They however were facing a La Dea side with all the morale having already dumped Liverpool in the quarter finals.

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Bayer Leverkusen are extending their unbeaten record in Europe as they manage to extend their unbeaten run to 47 games by beating Roma 0-2. They travelled to Stadio Olimpico in a bid to gain the advantage ver Roma before coming back to Germany in the next week. Both teams seemed as capable as the other in ability of walking out with a win.