London, May 7 (BNA): Arsenal kept the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race by defeating Newcastle United 2-0 in a major test of their credentials on Sunday.
A first half goal by Martin Odegaard and a Fabian Schar own goal, combined with some stunning saves by Aaron Ramsdal saw Arsenal shine in their toughest of their last four games with a rare victory for a visiting team at St James’ Park.
Arsenal are back one point behind City, who have a game in hand but some potentially tough games to finish the season as Pep Guardiola’s side battle for a third successive title, reports the Associated Press.
Odegaard curled home a low shot from outside the area to give Arsenal the lead in the 14th straight minute, as the already upright third-placed Newcastle volleyed through Jacob Murphy and had a penalty ruled out after a VAR check. .
Before Scharr’s own goal in the 71st minute, Ramsdale brilliantly saved Joe Willock and Scharr from close range while Alexander Isak headed against the post as Newcastle charged forward in waves.
The second goal changed the mood and Arsenal eventually fell behind to become only the second visiting team – after Liverpool – to win at St James’ Park this season.
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