Arsenal once again offered an offensive festival during the Premier League clash against Newcastle (4-1), Saturday at the Emirates Stadium, to come back to within two points of leader Liverpool. To achieve a historic performance in the history of the English championship.
After a very disappointing Champions League round of 16 first leg in Porto (1-0 defeat in Portugal, no shots on target in the match), Arsenal continued their incredible series of victories in the Premier League, dominating Newcastle with a score of 4- 1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. The Gunners therefore remain third in the standings behind Liverpool (two points) and Man City (one point).
The month of February for Mikel Arteta’s training was exceptional, with other big victories against Crystal Palace (5-0), against West Ham (6-0) and against Burnley (5-0). But by tormenting the net against Newcastle, Arsenal became the first team to score at least two goals in seven consecutive halves! The Londoners have already scored 62 goals in 26 days and only Liverpool has done better (63 goals scored).
Saka, him again!
Arsenal therefore scored two goals in the first period, thanks to Sven Botman against his camp (18th) and Kai Havertz (24th), then two others in quick succession after the hour mark, thanks to Buyako Saka (65th) – who continued a fifth Premier League match with a goal – and defender Jakub Kiwior (69th). We will have to be as flamboyant against Sheffield next weekend to stay in the title race…
It was Joe Willock, a veteran of the house, who saved the honor for Newcastle at the end of the match (84th). With this 11th defeat in the league (for 11 victories), the Magpies continue their mixed season. Eddie Howe’s team is in 8th place in the rankings, 10 points from the top 5.
