Premier League: Arsenal Beat Newcastle To Keep Up Title Hope

 

Arsenal are keeping the title hope alive and have claimed needed maximum points from 2-0 victory against Newcastle as they trailed the table leaders, Manchester City by just a point. 

Newcastle gave their opponents a run for their money and on multiple occasions struck the woodwork, and likewise Arsenal. Magpies eventually lost the game to Fabian Schar's own goal instead of getting an equalizer. 

Amidst tensed display of form from Newcastle earlier into the game, Arsenal yet moved ahead with Martin Odegaard steering home a 30-yard shot in the 14th minute. 

Arsenal survived multiple scares after halftime and have Aaron Ramsdale to thank for superb saves before Gabriel Martinelli's cross was deflected home by Schar for Gunners second goal. 

Before Arsenal went two goals clear, Magpies were near getting an equalizer as Callum Wilson header at the goal clipped the bottom left framework and bounced off to safety. 

Newcastle remained in third on 65 points as they continue to push for top four of the table for a Champions League slot next season. Arsenal on their part, remain in the contest for their first Premier League title since 2003/04.