Arsenal Go Top as Eze Stunner Seals Narrow Win Over Newcastle

Arsenal
April 2026

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win over Newcastle, as Eberechi Eze’s early strike proved decisive in a performance that lacked fluency but delivered crucial points in the title race. Eze scored after a short-corner routine inside nine minutes. Arsenal then lost control for long spells, with David Raya forced into key saves. Newcastle failed to convert late chances, allowing Mikel Arteta’s side to hold on.