Arsenal restore Premier League lead with 1-0 win over Newcastle United
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 25
Arsenal restore Premier League lead with 1-0 win over Newcastle United
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 25
Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute at Emirates Stadium, as Arsenal moved three points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
Arsenal suffered injury setbacks with Kai Havertz and Eze both forced off, while Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes returned to the starting lineup after a long absence but could not prevent defeat.
Newcastle remain just two points above the relegation fight after their fifth straight loss, while Arsenal, with four league games left, prepare for a Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.
Was Arsenal’s narrow victory a sign of champions, or a lucky break that hides underlying team fragility?
How will injuries to stars Havertz and Eze derail Arsenal's dream of a Premier League championship?
Will Newcastle's owners stick with Eddie Howe for their 'monster summer rebuild' despite the team's ongoing slump?
Has Arteta finally built a team that can dethrone Guardiola's Man City in the Premier League?
Which star will Newcastle be forced to sell this summer to fund their rebuild under strict financial rules?