Not every Premier League title run is going to be all-sexy, all-the-time, and Arsenal will hope that’s how they’ll view this patch of the season come the summer.
The Gunners were again bailed out by opponents, this time a rather ridiculous penalty sending Viktor Gyokeres to the spot for what would finish a 1-0 win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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It was certainly a penalty, as Jake O’Brien leapt with both arms straight in the air and handled a ball in the box in the first half.
The win comes after a 2-1 win over 20th-place Wolves that featured a pair of own goals accounting for their three points.
A win is a win is a win, but Arsenal surely can’t ride this luck much longer.
We’ll share all of Mikel Arteta’s words as soon as he speaks from Vauxhall.
**Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyokeres reaction after 1-0 Arsenal win**
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#### **Bukayo Saka reaction**
**On the game:** “They made it really tough. It’s also on us to not take the game at some moments.”
**What makes Everton so difficult?** “They have a good structure and intensity they played. Their fans are so passionate and players gave everything.”
**How do you manage emotions after Man City won earlier to go top?** “There’s not really emotions in it. We take the emotions out and we do our job, focus on it. We’re back on top of the table but we’re not watching City. We’re in control and if we win every week we will stay there.”
#### **Viktor Gyokeres reaction**
**Seemed to be some uncertainty over who would take penalty?** “There are a few that can take it. This time was me and it was important to score that one so it’s nice.”
**You hit it with some power:** “It’s usually like that so yeah.”
**There was pressure to get back on the score sheet for you:** “You always want to score goals so that’s the main target of every game for all the attacking players. Today we could’ve scored a few more but the most important thing is we won the game.”
**Slow start to Arsenal tenure because of injury but are you hitting your stride?** “I try to do my best always on the pitch. Try to get to know the system and fit into my role. After that we are playing quite well, performing, and are in a good position in the Premier League and the Champions League.”
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