EPL: Arsenal beat Newcastle to revive title hopes

Arsenal ran away with all three points after beating Newcastle 2-0 at St. James’ Park in a Premier League match on Sunday. 

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Mikel Arteta’s side, who have played one game more than Manchester City, responded superbly to the pressure exerted by the Citizens’ victory over Leeds United to prevail in the encounter.

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.

Arsenal, however, showed their strength, and it was captain Martin Odegaard who followed up his double against Chelsea in midweek by drilling his 15th Premier League goal of the season past Newcastle keeper Nick Pope from 25 yards after 14 minutes.

The match was full of opportunities for either side, Pope saving crucially from Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Odegaard before half-time. Martinelli also struck the bar after the break.

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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.