Arsenal won 2-1 but was a difficult game.
If they couldn't get something from this game, then would be the bottom of the pit for them
Arsenal belabored to a victory over the 19th placed Middlesbrough. Doesn't speak well of a team which aims to finish in the top 4.
The match was pretty dull before a fine freekick gave Arsenal the lead just before half time. While Middlesbrough equalized soon after, Arsenal managed another goal in the second half to win this one.