
Salford hit back to win L2 play-off first leg at Grimsby
Salford City comes back to win 2-1 against Grimsby in L2 play-off first leg!
Arsenal faces West Ham in a Premier League match after their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. Mikel Arteta retains the same squad that triumphed in the Champions League final.
Confirmed Arsenal team v West Ham – Arteta keeps faith with Champions League heroes
Arsenal return to Premier League action this afternoon with a difficult London derby away to West Ham, just days after their unforgettable Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.
The Gunners secured their place in the Champions League Final on Tuesday night, but Mikel Arteta will now demand complete focus from his players as the Premier League title race continues.
West Ham may not have enjoyed the season many expected, but their recent home form shows they remain a dangerous side at the London Stadium. Arsenal will also need to manage both physical fatigue and emotional energy levels after such a huge European occasion.
Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice once again look set to play crucial roles for Arsenal, with Rice facing his former club in another massive fixture for the Gunners.
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Mikel Arteta has kept the same squad that played in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal secured a memorable victory over Atletico Madrid, booking their place in the Champions League Final.
Arsenal must manage physical fatigue and emotional energy levels after their recent European success.

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The biggest challenge for Arsenal today may simply be maintaining the same intensity and concentration levels shown in midweek.
Jarrod Bowen remains West Ham’s biggest attacking threat and Arsenal will need to stay alert during transitions and counter attacks, especially if the hosts sit deep and attempt to frustrate Arteta’s side.
However, if Arsenal can establish control early through West Ham’s former captain Rice, Odegaard and Saka, the visitors should still have enough quality to continue their push at the top of the table.
This feels like a potentially awkward afternoon for Arsenal, but title-winning teams find ways to win these types of matches, especially after emotional European nights.
Can the Gunners avoid a post-Atletico hangover and keep the pressure firmly on Manchester City?
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