Alexander Isak’s Early Strike Sinks Arsenal as Newcastle Boosts European Hopes with Staunch Defense
Alexander Isak’s goal was the decisive moment as Arsenal faltered in their Premier League clash with Newcastle at St. James' Park.
Despite a promising start from Arsenal, they struggled to regain control after Isak’s goal, showing a lack of creativity in their attack. In the second half, Mikel Arteta made substitutions in an attempt to dismantle Newcastle’s sturdy defense, yet his side could only manage one shot on target during the entire match.This win propels Newcastle up to eighth in the league standings, while Arsenal holds onto third place. However, if Manchester City defeats Bournemouth later on Saturday, Arsenal could fall eight points behind the league leaders. Arteta had mentioned before the match that discussing the title race was premature, but this loss puts his team in a ...