By Ben Efe 25.4.2026
Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League table after a wonder strike by Eberechi Eze earned them all three points in a game that could have gone either way against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium London.
It was a reassuring win for Arsenal and their fans who needed the victory to push their title hopes back and track as rivals Manchester City got involved in an FA Cup semi-final action with Southhampton.
After a nervy start, the Gunners found their groove and dominated the game. A smart move involving Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke ended with Kai Havertz teeing up Eberechi Eze, who found the top corner with an excellent drive.
Speaking on the important win midfielder Martin Odegaard said: “It was tough, very intense, very physical especially for me playing 90 again was tough. We did everything good, but we got a win and that was the most important thing.”
On Eze’s goal he added: “The stadium was a bit annoyed that we took it short, but it paid off in the end and great finish from [Eberechi Eze].
“The schedule is crazy, but it is what it is. We’re used to it and we have to keep going. It’s the end of the season so leave everything we have out there. We just to have to keep going to the next game, win again, and keep going.”
Top ten
Arsenal — 22-7-5, +38 GD, 73 points
Manchester City — 21-7-5, +37 GD, 70 points
Liverpool — 17-7-10, +13 GD, 58 points
Man United — 16-10-7, +13 GD, 58 points
Aston Villa — 17-7-10, +5 GD, 58 points
Brighton — 13-11-10, +9 GD, 50 points
Bournemouth — 11-16-7, 0 GD, 49 points
Chelsea — 13-9-12, +8 GD, 48 points
Brentford — 13-9-11, +4 GD, 48 points
Fulham — 14-6-14, -2 GD, 48 points