February 25, (THEWILL) – Arsenal continued their impressive run of form in the English Premier League on Saturday, with a dominant 4-1 home victory over Newcastle United. The win makes it six straight league wins for Mikel Arteta’s side, who remain unbeaten in their last 12 home fixtures against the Magpies.
The Gunners started brightly, pressing high up the pitch, and deservedly took the lead midway through the first half when Gabriel Magalhaes’ header was turned into the Newcastle net by the visitors’ defender Sven Botman. Barely five minutes later, the hosts doubled their advantage, with Kai Havertz tapping in at the back post after good work down the right from Gabriel Martinelli.
Despite a better start to the second period from the visitors, Bukayo Saka added a brilliant third for Arsenal just after the hour mark. The England international twisted and turned past Tino Livramento before firing into the bottom corner. The scoring was rounded off late on when Jakub Kiwior headed home a Declan Rice corner.
There was a minor consolation for Newcastle when former Gunner Joe Willock grabbed a late goal for the Magpies, but it did little to take the shine off a hugely impressive Arsenal display. The comprehensive victory leaves Arteta’s men third in the table, just two points behind leaders Liverpool with a third Premier League title in seven years in the sights of Jurgen Klopp’s charges.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will quickly turn attention to their upcoming FA Cup fifth round tie with Blackburn Rovers – their last possible chance of silverware this season – after a disappointing league defeat.
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