Arsenal emerged as victors at home for the first time in almost two months on Sunday when they held on to beat West Brom 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The north Londoners have won only seven of their 18 league fixtures at home this season, while they also failed to win their last three Europa League games at the Emirates prior to their semi-final exit. Defeat meant West Brom’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed, but even as they trailed 2-0, some among Sam Allardyce’s squad could sense their hosts might crumble. Kyle Bartley, in particular, kept the faith despite that deficit, assuring his team-mates one goal could transform the game—and their survival hopes: Arsenal had...
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