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With all eyes from acro s the Premier League falling on St. James Park, Arsenal claimed what was a crucial 2-0 victory away at Newcastle on Sunday afternoon.Traveling to the north east knowing that a single point was not enough, it was the red-hot Martin Odegaard who opened the scoring with a sublime effort after just 14 minutes.With the Gunners skipper now notching five Premier League goals in as many appearances, Mikel Artetas young squad certainly showed their mental resolve here.Eventually claiming what could turn out to be a season-defining victory away from the Emirates as Fabian Schar unfortunately turned into his own net on the 71st minute, Newcastle will certainly feel that they done enough to leave St. James Park with something to show for their troubles.Hitting the woodwork on either side of the half-time break and Tony Wolters Jersey causing Arsenals defence a host of problems, Sundays 2-0 lo s drew a line under the Magpies stellar three-match winning run.Two sides who look set to be featuring in the Champions League next season, what did we learn from a heavyweight showdown in the north east?Artetas young squad show their mental resolveWhile Arsenal might still know that they face a real uphill battle in their bid to dethrone Manchester City, Arteta will be hugely excited by an ultra-profe sional display on Sunday afternoon.Despite signing off April with a 4-1 drumming at the hands of the defending champions and finding themselves in the midst of a four-match winle s run, the Gunners have bounced back in some style over the past few days.Drawing a line under their April blip by storming their way to a 3-1 romp at home against Chelsea in midweek, Artetas young squad have certainly overcome a real phycological hurdle.Coming past a Newcastle squad that are enjoying what has been a famous campaign at St. James Park, Arsenal will know that they must simply keep fighting right until the Todd Helton Jersey very end.Now securing back-to-back Premier League victories against Chelsea and Newcastle, Sundays guests will have to keep up their recent momentum as they face another huge challenge next time out.Although the Gunners might be riding a recent wave of momentum, they will be next seen when they welcome a high-flying Brighton to north London.Newcastle will prove this was nothing more than a minor blipMounting a second-half comeback at home against Southampton last weekend as they eventually claimed a routine 3-1 win, Newcastle would have certainly been smelling the chance to make another real Premier League statement here.However, while Eddie Howes men might have been left hugely frustrated to have left St. James Park empty-handed Sam Hilliard Jersey , the mood in their camp should still be at a real high.Hitting the woodwork on either side of the half-time interval, the Magpies have still won eight of their last 10 Premier League appearances and they remain on course to make real history in 2023.With their Champions League charge highlighted by that remarkable 6-1 romp against Tottenham on April 23rd, the former Bournemouth bo s knows that Newcastles destiny remains in their own hands.Finishing Sundays fixtures holding a three-point buffer over Liverpool and still with an extra game left to play, Newcastle will be confident of claiming an immediate boost next week.Desperate to avoid any signs of a hangover and what would be a heartbreaking top-four collapse, Howes side will be next seen when they travel to relegation scrappers Leeds on May 7th.Odegaard is among Europes very eliteIf Arsenal Greg Holland Jersey are to upset the odds and claim a first Premier League crown since 2004, then there is no doubt that the red-hot Odegaard has a key role to play over the final few weeks.Although many might have been surprised to see Arteta appoint the one-time Real Madrid starlet as Arsenals full-time captain last year, the 24-year-old has only continued to blo som since taking on his extra responsibilities.Bagging a brace as the Gunners cruised their way to a 3-1 romp against London rivals Chelsea earlier in the week, Odegaard produced yet another stunning strike here and has certainly hit a rich run of form since returning from Marchs international break.Now recording five Premier League strikes in as many appearances, Odegaard rightfully finds himself tipped among the leading contender to be crowned this years PFA Player of the Year.Transforming into one of Europes hottest stars, the Norwegian ace has Charlie Blackmon Jersey also bagged 15 top-flight strikes this season more than any other Premier League midfielder.Only continuing to receive a string of plaudits, Odegaard is desperate to drag Arsenal over the finish line and make real history in north London.Match ReportNewcastle: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Willock, Murphy, Wilson, IsakSubs: Gordon, Saint-Maximin, Targett, Almiron, AndersonArsenal: Ramsdale, White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Xhaka, Jorginho, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, SakaSubs: Tierney, Partey, Tro sard, Nketiah, NelsonGoals: Odegaard (14), Schar OG (71)Yellow Cards: Newcastle: Schar, Burn Arsenal: NketiahRed Cards: N/AReferee: Chris Kavanagh |
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发表于 2023-5-31 19:24:17