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Premier League
Apr 17, 2017 at 8pm UK
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Steve Agnew bemoans missed opportunity against Arsenal
Middlesbrough manager Steve Agnew admits that his side missed a big chance to give their survival hopes a major boost during their 2-1 home defeat to Arsenal.
Apr 18, 13:29
Arsene Wenger: 'Tactical change was needed against Middlesbrough'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that something needed to change for his side after switching to a three-man defence for the first time in 20 years against Middlesbrough.
Apr 18, 13:19
Arsene Wenger: 'No more room for Arsenal slip-ups'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that his side will need to win all of their remaining matches if they are to bridge the seven-point gap to the top four.
Apr 18, 13:09
Steve Agnew: 'Middlesbrough will not give in'
Middlesbrough caretaker boss Steve Agnew insists that his side will not give up fighting against relegation from the Premier League.
Apr 17, 23:00
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'Arsenal have not been good enough'
Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits that his side have not been good enough during their recent poor spell of form.
Apr 17, 22:58
Laurent Koscielny hails "important" three points
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny admits that his side needed all three points from their 2-1 win over Middlesbrough following a spell of poor form.
Apr 17, 22:50
Arsene Wenger: 'Three-man defence designed to counter Middlesbrough direct game'
Arsene Wenger explains how switching to a three-man defence was intended to help Arsenal deal with Middlesbrough's "direct game" in their 2-1 win over the Teessiders.
Apr 17, 22:40
Arsene Wenger: 'Middlesbrough were a big test for Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal did well to overcome a "big test" from a Middlesbrough side fighting for their Premier League lives on Monday night.
Apr 17, 22:26
The Match
Match Report
Goals from Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil fire Arsenal to a crucial 2-1 victory over struggling Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough as goals from Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil fire the Gunners back into the top six.
Team News
Arsene Wenger opts for a three-at-the-back setup ahead of Arsenal's Premier League trip to Middlesbrough on Monday night.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the match in the Premier League between Middlesbrough and Arsenal.
Head to Head
Oct 22, 2016 3pm
Feb 15, 2015 4pm
Fifth Round
Arsenal
2-0
Middlesbrough
Apr 26, 2009 3pm
Arsenal
2-0
Middlesbrough
Fabregas (26', 67')
Dec 13, 2008 3pm
Mar 15, 2008 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Steve Agnew expresses sympathy for "talented" Arsene Wenger
Middlesbrough caretaker manager Steve Agnew has sympathy for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, describing him as one of the most talented coaches in recent years.
Apr 16, 17:25
Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny could return for Arsenal's clash at Middlesbrough
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Petr Cech and Laurent Koscielny are close to making their comebacks from injury.
Apr 14, 11:06
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 5 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 25 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 | Brentford | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 | Fulham | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 20 |
| 12 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 20 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 18 |
| 15 | Everton | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 14 |
| 16 | Leicester CityLeicester | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 14 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 13 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 9 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 9 |
| 20 | Southampton | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 31 | -20 | 5 |
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