Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal: Alexander Isak bags winner for hosts as blunt Gunners stumble in title race

Alexander Isak bagged a fine winning goal as Newcastle United earned a battling 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday. The Sweden international scored after 12 minutes with a great header following a stunning cross from Anthony Gordon. The hosts then battled hard to come away with all three points as Arsenal struggled to find any attacking rhythm during the game, and drop more points in the title race.

Newcastle United ended their five-game winless run in the Premier League by securing a stunning 1-0 victory over Arsenal, who drop points in the Premier League for a third consecutive game.

The Gunners had the better of the early exchanges, but it was Newcastle who took an early lead as Alexander Isak headed home a fabulous Anthony Gordon cross to score his fourth Premier League goal of the season.