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Daily Mirror
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Bruna Reis

Mikel Arteta guaranteed to avoid "painful" Arsenal memories after pivotal West Ham win

Mikel Arteta and his players will be relieved after getting the job done following a 2-1 win over West Ham to climb up to fourth place and back above Tottenham in their quest to return to Champions League football.

Arsenal recorded their third consecutive win after Rob Holding opened the scoring, heading home a Bukayo Saka corner, which was later cancelled out by Jarrod Bowen's strike. But the Gunners remained focused and determined, fighting hard to come out on top as Gabriel headed home the second.

With just four games left to the end of the regular campaign, the Gunners sit fourth, two points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham. As things stand, Arteta's side will play Champions League football next season, but the major question still remains: can they cling onto it?

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