Arsenal news 17 4 2017
Here are some Arsenal news stories from April 17, 2017:
Arsenal's Top Four Hopes Dented by West Ham Draw
Arsenal's hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League were dealt a blow as they were held to a 3-3 draw by West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners took the lead twice, but were pegged back each time by the Hammers, who scored three goals in the final 20 minutes of the game. (Source: BBC Sport)
Wenger: We're Not Out of the Top Four Yet
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted that his team are still in the hunt for a top-four finish, despite the draw with West Ham. "We are not out of the top four yet, we have to focus on the next game," Wenger said. "We have to win our next game and then we will see where we are." (Source: Sky Sports)
Ozil and Sanchez Miss Out Against West Ham
Arsenal duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez missed out on the draw with West Ham due to injury. Ozil was ruled out with a knee problem, while Sanchez was sidelined with a hamstring issue. (Source: The Guardian)
Arsenal's Injury Crisis Deepens
Arsenal's injury crisis deepened ahead of the draw with West Ham, with several players missing out due to injury. In addition to Ozil and Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, and Santi Cazorla were all absent. (Source: The Telegraph)
Wenger: We Need to Be More Clinical
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger criticized his team's lack of clinical finishing in the draw with West Ham. "We had some good chances, but we didn't take them," Wenger said. "We need to be more clinical in front of goal." (Source: ESPN)