Elsewhere, Sunderland lost 1-2 to Stoke, despite United States striker Jozy Altidore giving it the lead after 16 minutes
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A few early-season narratives got ripped to shreds at Villa Park, as Mesut Ozil showed his class, Arsenal displayed their steel, and Aston Villa’s stout defence was breached three times in a devastating spell of 200 seconds.
For the second time in two matches, Danny Welbeck illustrated why his finishing is considered below par for a top forward by failing to convert a one-on-one with a goalkeeper
A Martin Demichelis header prevented the Premier League champions from falling to a second defeat in a row.
Arsenal have completed a deal for England striker Danny Welbeck for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £16million.
A single first half goal from Alexis Sánchez was enough for the Gunners to take victory after they were held to a goalless draw in the reverse fixture in Istanbul last week
Arsenal’s comeback was commendable, but it changes little from their performance – they were second best for most of the game, and Arsene Wenger must once again ask questions of how his side will perform in the big games
Palace were reduced to 10 men in the 89th minute when Puncheon was sent off for a second bookable offence
Less than 48 hours before Palace begin their Premier League campaign at Arsenal, Pulis, whose appointment last November triggered a remarkable run from likely relegation to comfortable survival, departed the Selhurst Park club
The Gunners had to wait nine years for a trophy, which came in the form of the FA Cup in May, and they have now won two in the space of three months to leave Arsene Wenger all smiles at Wembley
Arsenal said he would sign a “long-term contract”, but did not give the fee
The French international, who caught the eye in Les Bleus run to the World Cup quarter-finals this summer, has been widely tipped to move for some time
Sanchez will improve Arsenal’s attacking options, which already include Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla, Lukas Podolski, Olivier Giroud, and Theo Walcott
Koscielny could line up in central defence alongside Raphael Varane at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium as Mamadou Sakho is doubtful due to a thigh injury
Korea remains rooted to the bottom of the table, and will be hoping for a miracle to get past Belgium in their final match
The EPL coach also stressed that the World Cup would be generally tough
The 33-year-old was signed by the Blues last summer on a one-year deal, but despite scoirng 9 Premier League goals this campaign, the Cameroon international has not been offered a contract extension, with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho coming to blows with the man whom he managed previously at Inter Milan
The Italian believes that the teenager would be better off at White Hart Lane, with Spurs able to offer him a quicker route to the first team than rivals Liverpool and Arsenal
The 29-year-old Poland keeper lifted the FA Cup at Wembley after playing the full 90 minutes in Arsenal’s 3-2 extra-time thriller against Hull but is usually Arsene Wenger’s number two behind Wojciech Szczęsny
The 21-year-old Ivorian has been added to a list of candidates billed to replace the departing Bacary Sagna, who looks certain to leave the Emirates Stadium after seven years