Newcastle dealt a significant blow to Arsenal’s title hopes on Saturday, securing a 1-0 victory at St. James’ Park.
Alexander Isak scored the decisive goal for Newcastle in the 12th minute, heading in a cross from Anthony Gordon, as Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm during the match.
Despite dominating possession, Arsenal registered only one shot on target throughout the game.
Newcastle, who had not won in five league games, started brightly, with Isak scoring before Arsenal could capitalize on early chances, including a near miss from Bukayo Saka.
Although Arsenal made several substitutions to regain control, including introducing 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, they struggled to create clear opportunities.
A late chance for Declan Rice to equalize went wide in stoppage time.
This disappointing performance leaves them with just one point from their last three games.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have risen to eighth in the standings with this win.
Arsenal’s title hopes are fading as defending champions Manchester City are set to extend their lead at the top of the table when they face Bournemouth later in the day.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration at his team’s inability to respond to key challenges on the pitch, emphasizing the need for improvement in upcoming matches against Inter Milan and Chelsea.
Article updated 11 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
