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Saka will have the chance to feature in one of three games for England during the international break. “I’m trying to do my best. ‘What I liked was that we adapted to a different scenario from the two games against Liverpool,’ said Arteta. But under Arteta, the Gunners are made of sterner stuff and this win was indicative of their growing backbone. Manchester United's under-fire skipper Harry Maguire will NOT ask boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for a break despite calls for him to be taken out of the firing line against Newcastle after a traumatic three months, Pilot, 66, meant to have flown footballer Emiliano Sala over Channel is being prosecuted over fatal flight, Newcastle fans rage at Mike Ashley as they claim under-fire owner has taken £7MILLION from season-ticket holders for matches they can't attend, Busted flush or ace in the pack? Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article - or any article on the Arsenal section of football.london in fact - labelled 'Get the biggest daily stories by email' and click 'Subscribe'. Chris Wilder, amid his fury that David Luiz was not sent off in the fifth minute, should be proud of his men. It was far from convincing but following their first defeat of the season at champions Liverpool on Monday the Gunners have returned to winning ways.

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The manager discussed Thomas Partey's transfer, Mesut Ozil, Arsene Wenger, William Saliba and Pep Guardiol. Arsenal probed without any initial joy but Aubameyang was inches from getting a toe on Dani Ceballos’s intelligent first-time pass in the 53rd minute. Burke was determined to have his say too but referee Lee Mason was undeterred. The Arsenal boss’s impact on this game from the bench was telling too, with the decision to bring on Pepe inspired. Pepe’s goal should have been the signal for Arsenal to canter home, but Wilder’s dogged side had other ideas.

Not so long ago Arsenal would have caved in at the end of this clash. We’re happy to get the win because we know how difficult it is to play against them.".

The defeat was gallant but a loss is a loss, Wilder needs no reminder of that. Arsenal looked like they had the situation under control when David McGoldrick had the ball at his feet about 20 yards out. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The comments below have not been moderated.

Wilder’s booming protests filled the Emirates. Arsenal were clinging on for dear life by the end. Youngster Bukayo Saka had opened the scoring with a deft, placed header following a slick passage of play, Saka, who recently earned his first call-up to the England squad, heads home into the top corner to give Arsenal the lead, Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had gone close after cutting inside and curling one of his trademark attempts, Hector Bellerin got both assists for the Gunners as they bounced back from their defeat against Liverpool in the league. Blades defender Enda Stevens tried his best to keep pace with Pepe as the forward collected Bellerin’s pass not far from the halfway line. Sunday's goal and win against the Blades made it a perfect week for Saka, who described himself as a 'happy man' after the game.

That is all that matters to Mikel Arteta this morning. Asked if he will celebrate his memorable week, Saka replied: "I’ll try (to celebrate), but I don’t have enough time going to internationals tomorrow morning.”. A quite brilliant solo effort — Arteta’s shriek of delight said it all. But it was Pepe who emerged as Arsenal’s hero. The second period continued in a similar fashion. The first half, much like the weather, was nothing to write home about.

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