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Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney described Phil Foden's late substitution in Manchester City's EFL Cup final win as a 'charity' appearance. City defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley Stadium thanks to a second-half brace from Nico O’Reilly. Foden entered in the 90th minute amid his recent struggles for playing time.

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Arsenal welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Germany. Kai Havertz scored a late penalty for the Gunners, putting them in a strong position. Mikel Arteta has cautioned that the return fixture will not be straightforward.

Arsenal secured a 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round, advancing to the fifth round despite injuries to key players. The match featured a dominant first half with four goals, but concerns arose over the squad's depth as stated by manager Mikel Arteta. Eberechi Eze impressed with two assists in the win.

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Arsenal's Premier League title aspirations suffered a setback with a 1-1 draw against Brentford, reducing their lead over Manchester City to four points with 12 games remaining. The result continues a pattern of dropped points following Manchester City matches since the start of the year. Manager Mikel Arteta attributed the draw to defensive lapses rather than scheduling pressures.

Arsenal advanced to the Champions League last 16 with a perfect record of eight wins, yet they have earned slightly less prize money than rivals Liverpool and Manchester City so far this season. The difference stems from UEFA's distribution formula, which rewards long-term European performance. Both Liverpool and City have banked £84 million, compared to Arsenal's £83.1 million.

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Arsenal strengthened its position at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Leeds United, while rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa dropped points in their respective matches. City's 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur and Villa's 1-0 home loss to Brentford have restored Arsenal's buffer, easing recent tensions among supporters. With 14 games remaining, the Gunners now appear favorites to end their title drought.