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Arsenal returns to Premier League top spot after 1-0 victory over Newcastle
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Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium, returning to the top of the Premier League. The decisive goal came in the 10th minute from Ebere Eze, following a set-piece routine. Arsenal's match report highlighted the goal as a "wondergoal" and noted it was their 17th goal from a corner this Premier League season, breaking the all-time competition record. Newcastle created early chances through William Osula and Bruno Guimar茫es, but failed to convert. Arsenal's goal involved a clever corner routine where Noni Madueke passed to Kai Havertz, who then laid the ball off to Eze. Eze drilled the ball into the top corner, out of reach of Nick Pope. Arsenal made first-half changes due to injuries to Kai Havertz and Eze, who were replaced by Viktor Gy枚keres and another player not specified in the article. Newcastle continued to threaten with efforts from Sandro Tonali and Yoane Wissa, while Arsenal had late chances from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. A VAR check in the closing stages cleared Pope after he brought down Gy枚keres outside the box. Arsenal maintained their lead through sustained pressure and seven minutes of added time. This win places Arsenal back at the top of the Premier League with four matches remaining, ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Atl茅tico Madrid on April 29.
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