Arsenal have returned to the summit of the Premier League following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Gunners were under immense pressure to respond after Manchester City had temporarily moved ahead of them during the midweek fixtures.
The decisive moment came in the 10th minute when Eberechi Eze capitalized on a short corner routine to fire a powerful shot past Nick Pope.
Mikel Arteta praised his side’s “courage and belief” after the match, noting that the team has now set a new Premier League record by scoring 17 goals from corner situations this season.
Despite sustained second-half pressure from Newcastle—including a Yoane Wissa volley that narrowly cleared the crossbar—Arsenal’s defense held firm to secure the three points.
This result moves Arsenal to 73 points, three ahead of Manchester City, though City possess a crucial game in hand. The title race remains a dead heat as both sides prepare for the final month of the campaign.