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LaLiga: Chukwueze Inspires Villarreal To Away Win At Almeria

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Samuel Chukwueze continued his impressive form as Villarreal defeated Almeria 2-0 at the Estadio de los Mediterraneos on Saturday.

Chukwueze, who was on target in his previous two league games, provided the assists for the Yellow Submarine’s two goals.

The winger set up Gerard Moreno for the opening goal in the 76th minute.

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The Nigeria international also provided the assist for Jose Luis Morales’ second goal two minutes from time.

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Chukwueze is now the first Nigerian player to reach 10+ goals and assists in a single season while playing for a top-five European league team.

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The 23-year-old has scored 10 goals and recorded 10 assists in 34 games across all competitions for Villarreal this season.

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

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Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

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Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

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Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

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“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”

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EPL: Man Utd Suffer Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Everton Clash

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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, could be without Matheus Cunha for Monday’s Premier League clash against Everton.

ESPN reports that Cunha has picked up an injury in training.

The Brazilian suffered what is being described as a “minor knock” during a session on Saturday.

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It forced him to miss a scheduled appearance to switch on Christmas lights in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Saturday evening.

Amorim will be keen to have Cunha available, as he has already lost striker Benjamin Sesko to a knee injury.

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Since his £62.5 million move from Wolves, Cunha has scored only once in 11 appearances.

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