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Resurgent Arsenal pick up monthly awards

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil (L) celebrates with teammates Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey (R) after scoring a goal against Napoli during their Champions League soccer match at the Emirates stadium in London October 1, 2013. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

(Reuters) – Arsenal’s impressive start to the season has been rewarded with Arsene Wenger and Aaron Ramsey scooping the Premier League manager and player of the month awards for September.

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil (L) celebrates with teammates Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey (R) after scoring a goal against Napoli during their Champions League soccer match at the Emirates stadium in London October 1, 2013. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

After a shock 3-1 home defeat by Aston Villa on the opening day of the season, Arsenal have climbed to the top of the table thanks to five wins and a draw.

During September, Arsenal beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, Stoke City and Swansea City, with Welshman Ramsey playing a key role with four goals.

Arsenal also carried their strong domestic form into Europe with impressive wins over Marseille and Napoli to open their Champions League campaign.

(Reporting by Josh Reich; Editing by John O’Brien)

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