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By Kevin Hand and Rohan Sharma
Published On 25 Apr 2026

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25 Apr 2026 - 19:40
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That’s a wrap

Arsenal certainly put their fans through it, but they in the end pick up three valuable points to keep their title ambitions intact.

They will continue to look over their shoulders at City, who still have a match in hand.

We hope you enjoyed today’s match, and on behalf of Kevin Hand, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

25 Apr 2026 - 19:25
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Elsewhere in Europe: Barcelona close on La Liga title

Barcelona beat Getafe 2-0 in La Liga to move 11 points clear at the top.

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Friday, and Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford capitalised fully for the defending champions on Saturday.

25 Apr 2026 - 19:16
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Howe: ‘Losing games isn’t good enough’

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe spoke with Sky Sports: “It was our best defensive performance for a long time. We looked solid, we looked good.

“There were some good bits with the ball as well in both halves. We didn’t create enough and when we did, we didn’t take them and they took theirs from distance form a corner.

“It’s another frustrating defeat for us but a better performance.

“We had defensive resilience, a lot of blocked shots, we didn’t have the look of a team that were going to concede, whereas in recent weeks, we have.

“There were some good individual performances, the team structure was good, so it was better in that aspect. Off the ball, our best performance in a while.

“But we’ve got to try and put it together. Losing games isn’t good enough.”

25 Apr 2026 - 19:10
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Arteta: ‘We have to be more dominant with the ball’

Arteta: “We got the result we wanted, and we are very happy. At one-nil, it felt like they made 10 subs. At the end we got through it.

“There were [good] moments in the first and second half. We had so much discipline and courage, and great habits defensively.

“We have to be more dominant with the ball, in many areas. In the ways we didn’t finish, given the amount of times we get into positions.

“The end product needs to improve. The way they defended and the physicality they have.

“The ball has to arrive to the right player in the tight position. Then the chances of this happening are bigger.

“Half-time was clear, go get the second one. We had openings. It was another debatable red card [Nick Pope denying Gyokeres] after the last match against Manchester City.

“[On Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz being subbed off due to injury] Let’s see. At the moment, they have to be looked after. One down and four [more matches] to go [this season]. Now, we have to go to Madrid [for the Champions League semifinal against Atletico on Wednesday].”

25 Apr 2026 - 19:03
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25 Apr 2026 - 18:59
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Next up for Al Jazeera Sport

We shift our attention next to the Champions League, where the first of two semifinals take place on Tuesday.

On that occassion, we have powerhouses Bayern Munich and PSG locking horns at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

25 Apr 2026 - 18:52
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Odegaard: ‘We have to fight [for] every single game’

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard caught up with Sky Sports after the match: “It was tough. It was [a] very intense and physical [match], especially for me playing 90 [minutes].

“We did everything we could and got the win. It is good to get the three points.

“[On scoring off a corner] I mean we practice it all for first and second balls. That is our quality. We can score in so many different ways. I thought we were quite dangerous at times. Great finish from [Eberechi] Eze as well.

“I mean the schedule is crazy but it is what is it. We have to keep going. It is the end of the season, and we have to fight [for] every single game.

“We now look to the next game and hope to win again. [On going back on top] Yeah that is where we want to be. It [the title race] is going to go all the way to the end.”

25 Apr 2026 - 18:45
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A look at the standings

With Manchester City temporarily taking top spot after their 0-1 victory at Burnley, it is Arsenal who regain pole position.

They have 73 points after 34 matches completed, with a goal difference of 38.

City are not too far behind at 70 points after 33 matches, with a goal difference of 37.

25 Apr 2026 - 18:38
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Updated match day 34 results

With just one match remaining, here are your updated results:

  • Brighton 3-0 Chelsea
  • Burnley 0-1 Manchester City
  • Bournemouth 2-2 Leeds
  • Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest
  • Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa
  • West Ham 2-1 Everton
  • Wolves 0-1 Tottenham
  • Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace
  • Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle
25 Apr 2026 - 18:31
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Arsenal regain pole position

Despite Newcastle banging on the door, Arsenal are able to hold their nerve and secure a valuable 1-0 result at the Emirates.

The result propels them back to the top of the league, albeit temporarily as Manchester City still have a game in hand.

It may very well come down to goal difference now, as this title race whittles down.

Full-time: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:29
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Full-time: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle

Soon after the free kick, the referee blows the full-time whistle, and Arsenal hold on to pick up a massive three points!

It could prove to be a decisive result for them in the context of the title race.

Full-time: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, celebrates victory at full time [Richard Heathcote/Getty Images]
25 Apr 2026 - 18:29
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Last-ditch free kick for Newcastle

It is from outside the box, on the right side.

Elanga fires it in, but it is straight at the wall. Newcastle fans will be kicking themselves at that.

90+8 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:28
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Newcastle win late corner

Is this the final chance? Elanga fires it in, but it is a poor delivery as Arsenal look to push the ball downfield.

Pope is up by the halfway line to cut out the initial threat, before Rice dances down the left flank, but his hopeful cross in ends up drifting out for a Newcastle goal kick.

90+7 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:26
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Anxiety galore at the Emirates

The camera pans to sections of the stadium, with plenty of worried faces and grimaces.

Newcastle and Arsenal continue to trade blows, but nothing decisive just yet.

90+5 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:23
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Throw-in attempt fizzles out

Newcastle win a throw-in from near the left corner flag.

Burn winds up to send it in, but Raya is able to claim the ball.

90+3 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:20
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Seven minutes added

It will feel like an eternity if you are a Gunners fan.

Can Newcastle spring a final surprise?

90 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:19
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Odegaard fires from distance

It is from just outside the box, on the right side. Pope makes a competent dive to the left to provide another corner for the home side.

The attempt is driven in by Saka into the box, but Newcastle are able to repel the initial threat.

Arsenal regain possession, with Saka fed on the right side, but it eventually results in a Newcastle goal kick.

88 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:16
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Arsenal draw corner

Saka whips it into the box from the right side.

Burn gets a head on it, before Rice commits a foul on the defender near the left corner to end the sequence.

Soon after, Willock is replaced by Anthony Elanga.

86 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:14
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Raya to the rescue

Burn is found on the left side of the box, as he tries to get a header away through a tight gap at the near post.

Raya is able to swing around to claim the attempt.

84 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

25 Apr 2026 - 18:13
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Corner to Arsenal

Rice swings it in from the right side.

The ball bounces dangerously in the box before Martinelli tries to execute a neat overhead kick, but it is straight at Pope.

That would have brought the house down had he been more accurate.

82 mins: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle 

Arsenal fans show their support in the stands during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United [Richard Heathcote/Getty Images]

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