Arsenal say it ain't over yet: Gunners survive a rampage at St James' Park
Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 07.05.23. | 20:36
Arteta's boys win 2-0 at Newcastle, although we could have seen at least half a dozen goals on both sides
Arsenal manage to stay in the super-exciting Premier League title race thanks to Sunday's 2-0 away at St James' Park!
We saw at least ten amazing chances on both sides altogether, but a bit of luck and some of Aaron Ramsdale's mesmerizing goalkeeping kept the Gunners afloat.
Full Time: Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal 🔴
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 7, 2023
Arsenal close the gap on Manchester City to 1 point pic.twitter.com/MtK9alJRov
Odegaard was on fire straight from the start, as the Norwegian hit it superbly from mid-range, placing it in the bottom left corner to break the deadlock within 14 minutes.
Odegaard great goal vs Newcastle pic.twitter.com/CkDbtLbM4O
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The Gunners kept on firing regardless of the opener, but impressive Newcastle keeper Pope denied Martinelli's, Odegaard's and Saka's subsequent efforts.
The Magpies finally responded adequately near the half-hour mark, with Willock failing to put it past Ramsdale from a clear-cut chance.
After that drama, the tie succumbed to a rather dull period before once again Odegaard found himself in a fantastic opportunity to double the lead. Still, absolutely remarkable Pope stopped his close-range effort in the dying seconds of the first half.
The second one opened up with two sensational opportunities for the hosts. Firstly, Isak's header ended on a left post while unmarked Schar saw his one being marvellously stopped by Ramsdale. Martinelli's response, on the other side, was charmingly pleasant, but the crossbar prevented him from scoring.
GOAL | Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal | Schar (OG)pic.twitter.com/rBXb5IFeuv
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That luck, however, turned its back on the hosts later, as Martinelli's cross deflected from unlucky Schar into the net for a definite visitors' victory.
PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 35
Saturday
Wolverhampton - Aston Villa 1-0 (1-0)
/Toti 9/
Bournemouth - Chelsea 1-3 (1-1)
/Vina 21 - Gallagher 9 - Badiashile 82/
Tottenham - Crystal Palace 1-0 (1-0)
/Kane 45+1/
Manchester City - Leeds United 2-1 (2-0)
/Gundogan 19, 27 - Rodrigo 85/
Liverpool - Brentford 1-0 (1-0)
/Salah 13/
Sunday
Newcastle - Arsenal 0-2 (0-1)
/Odegaard 14, Schar og 71/
21.00: (3.60) West Ham (3.60) Man.Utd. (2.19)
Monday
17.00: (2.70) Fulham (3.35) Leicester (2.68)
19.30: (1.40) Brighton (5.20) Everton (10.0)
22.00: (2.19) Nott.Forest (3.35) Southampton (3.45)
***odds are subject to change***
