Arsenal moved up to third in the Premier League table and boosted their chances of a return to the Champions League as they beat Newcastle 2-0 on Monday night. The victory takes Unai Emery’s side above both Tottenham and Manchester United in the top-four race and extended their run of home league wins to 10. Newcastle responded well and Salomon Rondon bullied Sokratis out of possession to break in on goal, only to slip as the vital time and his shot was pushed behind by Bernd Leno. Lacazette sewed up the win as he latched on to Aubameyang’s flicked header before lofting the ball over the onrushing Dubravka, before the French striker had a header ruled out for fouling the Newcastle goalkeeper. The second goal killed off any lingering doubts of a surprise late comeback from the visitors, who remain 14th – seven points above the relegation zone.

Source: Irish Examiner April 01, 2019 21:00 UTC