EPL table: Arsenal return to top with win over Newcastle

Sport EPL table: Arsenal return to top with win over Newcastle Published on April 25, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Arsenal are back to the top of the Premier League table, thanks to a narrow 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday. The Gunners’ 200-day stay at the summit was ended with Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Burnley in midweek. Mikel Arteta’s men came into the match in second place, level on points and goal difference. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); And they got off to a great start at the Emirates, with Eberechi Eze sweeping home Kai Havertz’s layoff into the top corner. There were no goals in the game as Arsenal withstood an onslaught from Newcastle in the second half. Arsenal now have 73 points, three more than City, who have a game in hand. Don't Miss FA Cup: Man City beat Southampton, qualify for final You may like UCL: ‘I’m impressed’ – Ruud Gullit snubs Arsenal, names team to win trophy EPL: Arsenal eye top spot as Newcastle seek to avoid back-to-back defeats EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Man Utd vs Brentford, Arsenal vs Newcastle, others Transfer: Rangers boss addresses Fernandez’s future amid Chelsea, Arsenal links EPL: Arteta gives positive Arsenal injury updates ahead of Newcastle clash EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal losing title to Man City on goals difference

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