JAKARTA - Arsenal returned to the top of the English Premier League standings after defeating Newcastle with a score of 1-0 in week 34 at the Emirates Stadium, London, Saturday, April 26 local time.
Quoted by Antara, Sunday, April 26, in this match Arsenal won thanks to a dummy goal from Eberechi Eze when the match was nine minutes, according to the Premier League record.
This victory makes Arsenal have 73 points from 34 matches in first place, three points ahead of Manchester City in second place who have just played 33 matches.
On the other hand, the defeat keeps Newcastle in 14th place in the English League standings with 42 points from 34 matches, seven points behind the European competition zone.
Arsenal immediately displayed an attacking game and even threatened through Eberechi Eze's shot which was still sideways from the Newcastle goal.
The Gunners finally managed to take the lead quickly through Eberechi Eze's goal after taking advantage of Kai Havertz's pass so that the score changed to 1-0.
Newcastle had the opportunity to equalize through Sandro Tonali's long-range shot, but the ball was deflected by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
In the remaining time of the first half, both teams tried to score, but until halftime, the score of 1-0 for Arsenal's advantage remained.
Entering the second half, Newcastle again threatened with a volley from Yoane Wissa, but the ball still soared high above the Arsenal goal line.
Arsenal turned around to create an opportunity through a kick from outside the penalty area by Martin Odegaard who could still be blocked by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.
In the remaining time, Newcastle tried to find an equalizer, but until the end of the match, the score of 1-0 for Arsenal's victory remained.
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