Arsenal edged Newcastle 1-0 on Saturday to reclaim top spot in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s men played through nervousness but were able to secure all three points through Kai Havertz’s strike in the ninth minute at the Emirates.
The victory takes Arsenal back to winning ways after losing against Bournemouth and title rivals, Manchester City.
Newcastle came close to equalising, but Yoane Wissa failed to bury a glorious late chance, blazing it over the bar.
The results mean Arsenal returns to the top of the table with 73 points from 34 matches, while Manchester City is second with 70 points from 33 matches.It was Newcastle’s 4th successive league defeat, leaving them in 14th place, but Manager Eddie Howe said he was pleased with his side’s performance.“I can’t be too critical; it was a much better performance,” Howe said.