Arsenal vs Newcastle United

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates, a result that could prove pivotal in the title race. Eberechi Eze settled the contest in the 9th minute, curling a stunning effort from outside the box into the top corner after Kai Havertz found him from a short corner routine. The strike was Arsenal's 17th goal from a corner this season, breaking the Premier League single-season record, and their 100th league goal against Newcastle. There were no red cards or penalties, though both Eze and Havertz picked up injuries before the final whistle — adding a late nervous edge to proceedings. The win puts Arsenal three points clear at the summit with four games remaining and a Champions League semi-final on the horizon. For Newcastle, it was a fifth successive defeat, leaving them just eight points above the relegation zone and still without a win at the Emirates in 14 visits.