Arsenal FC returned to the highest of the Premier League after a hard-fought 1–0 win over Newcastle United on the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect had briefly dropped to second place in the course of the week after Manchester Metropolis went prime on aim distinction following their win over Burnley.
Arsenal made a powerful begin and took the lead within the ninth minute via Eberechi Eze. From a brief nook, Kai Havertz arrange the England midfielder, who curled a advantageous shot into the highest nook.
Newcastle created possibilities of their very own via William Osula, Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali, however they may not discover a well past Arsenal within the first half.
After the break, Newcastle pushed for an equaliser, with supervisor Eddie Howe bringing on Yoane Wissa and Harvey Barnes. Nevertheless, Wissa missed a transparent likelihood late on because the guests suffered their fourth straight league defeat.
The win places Arsenal three factors clear on the prime of the desk, though they’ve performed one recreation greater than Manchester Metropolis.
There was concern for Arsenal, nevertheless, as each Kai Havertz and Eze have been compelled off with accidents in the course of the match.
