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Arsenal Beats Newcastle 1-0 to Regain Premier League Lead

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Arsenal Beats Newcastle 1-0 to Regain Premier League Lead

Arsenal reclaimed the Premier League top spot with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium. The match, held on an unspecified date, saw Eberechi Eze score the only goal in the ninth minute, following a well-executed short corner.

Mikel Arteta's side had dropped to second place for the first time since October due to Manchester City's midweek win against Burnley. Newcastle, managed by Eddie Howe, had chances to equalize, with players like William Osula, Bruno Guimarães, and Sandro Tonali unable to find the net in the first half.

In the second half, Howe introduced Yoann Wissa and Harvei Barn to bolster the attack, but Wissa missed a crucial opportunity to level the match. This defeat marked Newcastle's fourth consecutive loss in the league, while Arsenal moved three points clear at the top, having played one game more than their title rivals, Manchester City.

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