A first-half double from Theo Walcott helped Arsenal edge past Swansea City 3-2.
In his first match as Swansea manager Bob Bradley saw his side come close to extending their unbeaten to five visits to Emirates Stadium, but Arsenal survived Granit Xhaka’s second-half red card and a late Welsh fightback.
The in-form Walcott got both goals from close-range finishes as he took advantage of hesitant Swansea defending.
Gylfi Sigurdsson gave Swansea hope before half-time with a curling shot after Xhaka had given away the ball.
After the break Mesut Ozil volleyed in Alexis Sanchez’s pass to double Arsenal’s lead. But Swansea were not finished, as Borja Baston’s strike and Xhaka’s sending-off for a foul on the impressive Modou Barrow ensured a nervy finish for the home fans.
Walcott almost sealed his hat-trick with a couple of late chances, but Arsenalheld on to sit joint-top of the table.
Doblete en el primer tiempo de Theo Walcott encauso la victoria de Arsenal 3-2 sobre Swansea City.el descuento en el primer tiempo….
En su primer partido a cargo del Swansea city, el Estadounidense Bob Bradley vio como su equipo extendio la racha de fechas sin ganar a 5 con su visita al Emirates Stadium, pero Arsenal tuvo que sobrevivir a una roja de Granit Xhaka en el segundo tiempo.
Y es que Gylfi Sigurdsson le dio a Swansea ilusiones con su gol a los 38 minutos. pero todo eso vino abajo con un golazo de Mesut Ozil tras asistencia perfecta de Alex Sanchez a los 57. Borja Baston acerdo de nuevo a Swansea para el 3-2 que seria final.
Con la victoria Arsenal iguala en la punta a Manchester City con 19 puntos, despues que los de Guardiola no pasaran del 1-1 ante Everton.