Arsenal edge Newcastle as set-piece records fall
Ex-Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos is omitted by Alvaro Arbeloa for Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Real Betis after a relationship breakdown amid limited minutes, adding uncertainty over his future.
Stuart Pearce lists Arsenal trio Declan Rice, David Raya and Gabriel among player of the season contenders, as Arsenal go back top with a win over Newcastle.
Eze’s winner vs Newcastle makes it 17 goals from corners and 10 opening goals from corners this season, both Premier League records, underlining Nicolas Jover’s set-piece impact amid Havertz injury worry.
Eze’s fine strike beats Newcastle 1-0 to restore Arsenal’s three-point lead after ‘game one’. Arteta hails response, embraces pressure with four Premier League matches to go.
Despite a 1-0 win over Newcastle, Gary Neville criticises Martin Zubimendi, saying Arsenal’s midfield were outplayed, possession favoured Newcastle and Zubimendi, Rice and Odegaard sat too deep.
Report claims Arsenal admire on-loan Real Madrid forward Endrick after 14 goal contributions in 17 for Lyon, monitoring a potential summer move as forward options face uncertain futures.
William Gallas urges Arsenal to sell Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, while reports link £130m moves for Sporting pair Maxi Araujo and Ivan Fresneda to bolster full-back options.
Atletico beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 before hosting Arsenal in the Champions League, but Pablo Barrios limps off injured as Simeone rests key players ahead of Wednesday’s first leg.
Eze’s early strike beats Newcastle 1-0 as Arsenal return top. Havertz and Eze suffer knocks, Arteta fumes at non-red for Pope on Gyokeres. Set-piece efficiency, tense finish, four league games left.
Piece argues Saka’s impactful cameo vs Newcastle shows he must start over Noni Madueke for the run-in, noting Madueke’s quiet display despite winning the corner for Eze’s goal.
Arteta says City and Newcastle should each have had a player sent off, calling Pope’s foul on Gyokeres and Khusanov’s on Havertz ‘clear’ reds, adding ‘the world would be different’ with correct calls.
