Arsenal secured a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday evening to maintain pressure in the Premier League title race. An own goal from Sven Botman opened the scoring before Kai Havertz doubled the lead in the first half. Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior added further goals after the interval. Former Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock scored a late consolation for the visitors, according to the Premier League.
The result follows comments from Declan Rice who stated the title race was not finished despite recent results. Arsenal now sit two points behind leaders Liverpool and one point behind Manchester United after 26 matches, per Sky Sports. The London club has scored 15 goals in its last three league fixtures. Newcastle remain in eighth place following the defeat at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's side travels to Sheffield United for its next league fixture on 4 March, while Newcastle host Wolverhampton Wanderers, per ESPN.
