A German duo act saw Arsenal claim a 2-1 victory over Burnley in the Premier League. Shkodran Mustai found the target with header from Mesut Özil’s corner kick – a first in Arsenal colours for the World champions.
Swiss international Granit Xhaka was then sent off midway through the second half and the Gunners struggled to fend off Burnley’s attacks in the closing stages. Burnley grabbed a dramatic injury-time equaliser from the penalty spot, but Arsenal hit back seven minutes into stoppage time when Alexis Sanchez converted from the spot.
Leicester suffer defeat to Southampton
Leicester City, meanwhile, continue to wait for their first league win in 2017. Last season’s champions suffered a 3-0 defeat to Southampton FC. Former Germany international Robert Huth featured in the starting line-up for Leicester, while Ron-Robert Zieler watched the defeat from the sidelines.
Khedira and Juve secure vital win over Lazio
Italian record champions Juventus took another step towards defending their title, claiming a 2-0 victory over fourth-placed side Lazio. Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain supplied the goals. Sami Khedira suffered a knock at the end of the first half when he clashed with teammate Giorgio Chiellini, but the Germany international was able to continue after receiving treatment.
A German duo act saw Arsenal claim a 2-1 victory over Burnley in the Premier League. Shkodran Mustai found the target with header from Mesut Özil’s corner kick – a first in Arsenal colours for the World champions.
Swiss international Granit Xhaka was then sent off midway through the second half and the Gunners struggled to fend off Burnley’s attacks in the closing stages. Burnley grabbed a dramatic injury-time equaliser from the penalty spot, but Arsenal hit back seven minutes into stoppage time when Alexis Sanchez converted from the spot.
Leicester suffer defeat to Southampton
Leicester City, meanwhile, continue to wait for their first league win in 2017. Last season’s champions suffered a 3-0 defeat to Southampton FC. Former Germany international Robert Huth featured in the starting line-up for Leicester, while Ron-Robert Zieler watched the defeat from the sidelines.
Khedira and Juve secure vital win over Lazio
Italian record champions Juventus took another step towards defending their title, claiming a 2-0 victory over fourth-placed side Lazio. Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain supplied the goals. Sami Khedira suffered a knock at the end of the first half when he clashed with teammate Giorgio Chiellini, but the Germany international was able to continue after receiving treatment.
