Arsenal Return To EPL Top As Eze’s Goal Sinks Newcastle

April 25, (THEWILL) — Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the English Premier League table on Saturday with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.

The goal came from a short corner routine that initially drew jeers from the home crowd, but those supporters were quickly won over when Kai Havertz played Eze into space, allowing the latter to sweep a crisp finish into the top left corner. It extended Arsenal’s remarkable record over their opponents, with the win marking 13 victories from the last 14 league meetings between the two clubs at that venue.

Newcastle did threaten. Sandro Tonali unleashed a fierce effort from 30 yards that swerved sharply, only for goalkeeper David Raya to produce a sharp one-handed stop. Late in the match, Yoane Wissa met a delicate ball over the Arsenal defence but volleyed over from close range, while Dan Burn headed straight at Raya in stoppage time.

The result came at a price for Mikel Arteta. Havertz sustained a knock before half-time, and Eze was withdrawn within 10 minutes of the restart. Both players face fitness assessments ahead of a UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, casting a shadow over what was otherwise a vital three points.

Arsenal’s three-point cushion at the summit revives their pursuit of a first league title in over two decades, though another unconvincing display left questions about their capacity to sustain the challenge. Newcastle, beaten for the fourth consecutive time, appear bound for a mid-table conclusion to their campaign.