Eze goal lifts Arsenal back to Premier League top with 1-0 win over Newcastle
Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 1-0 at Emirates Stadium on April 25, 2026, with Eberechi Eze scoring the opening goal in the first half. The victory marks Eze's 10th goal of the season and returns Arsenal to the top of the Premier League, overtaking Manchester City by three points despite City having a game in hand.
The win ends a difficult run for Arsenal, who had lost four of their previous six matches and suffered successive league defeats for the first time since 2023. After blowing substantial leads in the 2023 and 2024 title races, the north Londoners' recent slump had put another championship opportunity at risk. This result revitalizes their challenge, especially with City's next league fixture not until May 4 against Everton.
Looking ahead, Arsenal host Fulham next weekend and then travel to Atletico Madrid for the Champions League semi‑final first leg on Wednesday. A win against Fulham could extend their lead to six points. Will Arsenal maintain this momentum against Fulham and Atletico, or will City's game in hand ultimately decide the title race?