Arsenal defeat Newcastle to return to top of premier league

Arsenal climbed back to the summit of the Premier League after edging past Newcastle United in a tightly contested match.

Mikel Arteta’s side had dropped off the top following consecutive defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City, leaving them level on points with the defending champions. But they delivered the response their title push needed.

The decisive moment came in the first half when Eberechi Eze produced a superb curled strike from a short-corner routine, breaking Arsenal’s two-game losing run.

According to a report by ESPN, the win lifts Arsenal three points clear at the top, although they have played one more match than their nearest rivals, who were occupied with FA Cup action on Saturday.

Should Arsenal defeat Fulham next Saturday, they will open a six-point lead before Manchester City play their next league fixture, with Pep Guardiola’s side not returning to Premier League action until the following Monday.

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