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Arsenal lose lead to first-rate contenders (7)

(Sorry. Another tweak, this time to @10)

Jack's on the Beanstalk? (7)

They quickly remove growth you might trip on (7)

Aristo - thank you for rising to this - tough - challenge: I'm only 50% with you on that clue - could you oblige me with a good old parse up please?

Thanks!

Sorry.
Double definition.
They quickly remove (intransitive, go away)
growth you might trip on (rooted surface shoots)

Aah thanks Aristo, makes sense - I read 'you might trip on' as meaning stair runners, couldn't find a home for 'growth'.

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Field to help injured batsmen ? (7)

For non-cricketers ...injured batsmen can get a teammate to `run` for them
Field = Runners

Rams with a tail at the front found in field ! (7)

Hi tyke51, your clue wasn't there when I began composing and clearly the definition in my effort is identical to yours but is integral to the surface. I'll withdraw if you'd prefer.

Ginge ... happy for your clue to stand ... good luck!

Doing 100m of carpet? (7)