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\"\"On Wednesday night, Arsenal and Chelsea played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium<\/a><\/strong>. The game was full of drama, speaking of drama if you missed what happened on Tuesday night there is a recap here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyway, back to Wednesday\u2019s action. The game was played a frenetic pace throughout and epitomised the Premier League.<\/p>\n

After an entertaining but goalless first half, the home side struck first on 63 minutes. Rob Holding\u2019s attempted pass into the box deflected off Alvaro Morata and fell to Jack Wilshere at a tight angle. However, the midfielder flashed a powerful effort past Thibaut Courtois at his near post to open the scoring.<\/p>\n

The Gunners were not ahead for long, though, as on 67 minutes the visitors won a penalty kick. Hector Bellerin stuck out a leg at Eden Hazard and the Belgian international went down rather theatrically. The Chelsea star dusted himself down and beat Petr Cech with the spot-kick.<\/p>\n

The Blues looked set to claim in the victory, as Antonio Conte\u2019s side took the lead on 84 minutes. Chelsea substitute Davide Zappacosta took on and beat youngster Ainsley Maitland-Niles before firing a cross into the near post for fellow wing-back Marcos Alonso to powerful fire home past Cech.<\/p>\n

Arsenal were not finished, though and in the second minute of stoppage-time, the Gunners rescued a point. A goalmouth scramble led to wing-back Hector Bellerin hitting a superb half-volley from just inside the area past Courtois into the far corner of the net.<\/p>\n

The drama was not quite over yet, as the visitors broke and should won the game. Alvaro Morata<\/a><\/strong> completed a terrible night\u2019s work by firing an effort straight at Cech after being put through one-on-one with the Gunners \u2018keeper for the third time on the night. The rebound came out to Zappacosta, who smashed an effort unluckily against the bar.<\/p>\n

In the end, honours were even and a draw was arguably a fair result on the night. The draw means that Chelsea are third in the table, a point behind second-place Manchester United and three points clear of fourth-place Liverpool. Meanwhile, Arsenal are losing ground on the top-four, as they now trail Liverpool by five points, while fifth-place Tottenham could extend their lead to four points over Arsene Wenger men with a win at home against West Ham on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Tottenham v West Ham <\/strong><\/p>\n

So to the clash between Spurs and West Ham at Wembley on Thursday night<\/a><\/strong>. The game could have repercussions at both ends of the Premier League table. Tottenham could move to within a point of fourth-place Liverpool with a win, while West Ham would move four points clear of the relegation zone with a surprise win in north London.<\/p>\n

Spurs head into the game on the back of five wins in their last six Premier League outings. A crucial factor in those victories has been Tottenham\u2019s sheer scoring power, as the side from north London have scored at least two goals in five of their last six league outings. Star striker Harry Kane was only fit enough to come off the bench in a 2-0 win at Swansea midweek. However, the England striker should start this clash.<\/p>\n

West Ham\u2019s Premier League form of late has been consistent. A 2-1 win over West Brom on Tuesday night ended a three-game run without a win for David Moyes side. However, a trip to Wembley with Tottenham in such good form is a daunting one. The Irons will take heart from winning 3-2 against Tottenham in the League Cup earlier this season, a game also played at Wembley. David Moyes side are still in desperate need of a victory, as they attempt to move away from the drop zone.<\/p>\n

Was a 2-2 draw a fair result in Wednesday\u2019s London derby?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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