Cardiff succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal in their first game since the tragic disappearance of Emiliano Sala.
Second-half goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette overcame a valiant display from Neil Warnock’s side on a sombre night at Emirates Stadium.
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Tributes were paid to Cardiff’s club-record signing ahead of kick-off, and the Bluebirds fittingly had the final word as substitute Nathaniel Mendez-Laing struck, even if it was in vain.
The defeat leaves Cardiff three points from safety in the relegation zone, Arsenal stay fifth in the Premier League by move level on points with fourth-place Chelsea, who play Bournemouth on Wednesday.
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