Arsenal boosted their title hopes with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Newcastle United in Matchweek 34 of the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s side secured all three points thanks to a superb strike from Eberechi Eze, who found the top corner in the 10th minute following a well-worked set-piece.
Newcastle, now winless in their last 11 matches, struggled to trouble the hosts, who controlled the game and saw out the win to end a difficult run of form.
Where do Arsenal & Newcastle stand?
With four games remaining, Arsenal move top of the Premier League table on 73 points, overtaking Manchester City, who did not play this weekend due to their FA Cup semi-final.
Newcastle have played 34 matches and sit 14th with 42 points.
What’s next?
Arsenal host Fulham in a London derby on May 2 (17:30).
Newcastle face Brighton earlier that day (15:00).
