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Arsenal defeated Newcastle United in a nail-biting match at St. James’ Park, cutting Manchester City’s lead over them in the Premier League standings to just one point.
With great hopes for Newcastle United as they pursue Champions League football, this was a huge examination of all the advancements Arsenal has achieved this season as they entered the hothouse at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle was determined to overwhelm Arsenal in the first minutes of the match, and the Gunners were forced to retreat as a result of the frenzied start.
Mikel Arteta’s side, who has played one game more than the champions, responded superbly to the pressure exerted by Manchester City’s victory over Leeds United to prevail in an action-packed, edgy encounter littered with chances on Tyneside.
Newcastle, attempting to strengthen their push for a place in the Champions League next season, started at lightning pace – Jacob Murphy hitting the post and having a penalty award overturned by VAR.
Inspirational captain Martin Odegaard followed up his two goals against Chelsea in midweek by scoring his 15th Premier League goal of the season after 14 minutes, beating Newcastle custodian Nick Pope from 25 yards out as Arsenal, though, demonstrated their strength.
Thereafter, in a frenetic game with of possibilities, Pope made important saves from Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Odegaard before halftime. After the break, Martinelli also struck the bar.
Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale also produced vital stops from Joe Willock and Fabian Schar, with Alexander Isak heading against the post, before The Gunners broke clear to wrap up the three points – Schar turning Martinelli’s cross into his own net in the 71st minute.