Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Arsenal: Giroud & Sanchez score to seal crucial away win in top-four hunt

The first-half was goalless between the two clubs, with Arsenal missing chances to go ahead.

The Gunners boasted the lion’s share of possession as expected, but were forced to be patient as Rangers were frustrating the visitors at Loftus Park. QPR striker Charlie Austin could well have put the home side ahead in the first-half, but was guilty of being wasteful in front of goal.

After the break, Arsenal did finally go ahead. Olivier Giroud continued his fine run of form in front of goal to put the London side into the lead. The French international has been in great form, and his goal set Arsenal on their way.

Minutes later, teammate Alexis Sanchez scored from a narrow angle to double the Gunners’ lead. The Chilean international had suffered a goal drought previously but gave them daylight with his effort.

Charlie Austin pulled a goal back for Queens Park Rangers, and it set up a rousing finale, but all the points went the way of Arsenal.

Wilfried Bony completes Manchester City Move

Wilfried Bony has completed his big-money move from Swansea to Premier League champions Manchester City.The Ivorian striker, who is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, joins Manuel Pellegrini's side for an nitial fee in the region of £25million with another £3m inadd-ons over four years. Bony, 26, has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal. He willwear the No 14 shirt worn previously by Javi Garcia. 'It’s a great feeling for me, it’s a big honour to be here and it’s a great challenge,' said Bony.

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Blatter loses Appeal

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