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Newcastle deal another significant blow to Arsenal’s title hopes.
Isak’s first-half header secures all three points for the Magpies, leaving Arsenal at risk of falling eight points behind the league leaders.
Alexander Isak headed Newcastle United to their first Premier League win in five games as they beat Arsenal 1-0 to dent the Gunners’ title hopes.
The decisive moment came in the 12th minute when Isak combined with Anthony Gordon, heading the ball into the roof of the net for his third goal in four appearances at St. James’ Park.
Arsenal rarely threatened, registering just one shot on target that came in the first half when Mikel Merino saw his effort blocked on the line.
Isak threatened a second for the hosts on the hour mark, but saw his attempt sting the palms of David Raya, with Declan Rice’s deflected strike narrowly evading the far post just under a minute later.
The win moved Newcastle into eighth, while Arsenal remain third but could find themselves eight points off the top should Manchester City beat Bournemouth later on Saturday.