Right after the opening whistle, Arsenal entered the game excitedly, with the mindset of wanting to overwhelm Newcastle United. And in the 9th minute, the "Gunners" got what they needed, which was the opening goal.
From a corner kick on the right wing, Arsenal did not cross the ball into the penalty area as usual but deployed it shortly. Kai Havertz received the ball and returned it back to Eberechi Eze who was waiting outside the penalty area.
Without hesitation, this midfielder unleashed a dangerous one-touch shot with his right foot. The ball curved into the far corner, making goalkeeper Nick Pope completely helpless, opening the score of the match.
After conceding a goal, Newcastle pushed up the squad to look for an equalizer, while Arsenal returned to their familiar "tolerant" face. The "Gunners" played deep, accepting a passive game and not creating more clear chances towards the opponent's goal.
Stepping into the second half, the game was tense. Arsenal, with the advantage of leading, actively slowed down, prioritizing certainty and waiting for counter-attack opportunities. In the 80th minute, the home team's fans had a heart-stopping moment when Yoane Wissa shot into the sky in an open position right in front of the penalty area.
In the remaining time, Arsenal put all their strength into preserving the fragile gap and succeeded. In the end, The Gunners won 1-0 against Newcastle, thereby ending a 2-match losing streak in the Premier League.
This result helps Mikel Arteta's team regain the top spot from Manchester City. Currently, Arsenal has 73 points, 3 points more than The Citizens.
