Arsenal secure narrow win over Newcastle, close in on Premier League glory
The Gunners struggled to assert dominance in the first half, with goalkeeper David Raya producing several key saves to deny Newcastle a breakthrough.
KATHMANDU: Arsenal claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in the English Premier League on Sunday, thanks to a decisive goal from Declan Rice.
The Gunners struggled to assert dominance in the first half, with goalkeeper David Raya producing several key saves to deny Newcastle a breakthrough.
The turning point came in the 55th minute when Martin Ødegaard delivered a brilliant pass to Rice, who converted it with a superb first-time finish to put Arsenal ahead.
With this win, Arsenal climb to 71 points, holding a firm grip on second place in the league.
Only sixth-placed Manchester City pose a potential threat, sitting six points behind but with two games in hand.
However, Arsenal enjoy a strong goal difference advantage.
Newcastle, meanwhile, will play their final game of the season at home against Everton.
A win could see them finish in the top five.
In other fixtures, Fulham edged past Brentford 3-2, while Leicester City defeated Ipswich Town 2-0.
