Arsenal Beat Newcastle 2-0 At St James Park

Martin Odegaard’s goal and Fabian Schar’s own goal secured a win for Arsenal as they beat Newcastle 2-0 on Sunday at St James Park.

Newcastle had won eight of their last nine games and suffered defeat just twice in their last 24 Premier League home games but could not find a route to goal despite Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak both striking the woodwork.

The Victory leaves the Gunners a point behind Pep Guardiola’s side, who still have a game in hand. It might prove a chase in vain but Arsenal are staying hot on Manchester City’s heels as this fascinating title race rolls on.

For the Magpies, who saw an early penalty decision in their favor overturned, the result does leave them with work still to do to claim a top-four finish.