Arsenal ensured they kept their slim title hopes alive and kicking with an impressive, hard-fought 2-0 win away at third-placed Newcastle.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta would have been well aware coming into the game that his side's title hopes could not afford any more slip-ups. Newcastle were nearly 1-0 up inside the opening 90 seconds, but Jacob Murphy's left-footed strike struck the frame of the goal.
Minutes later, the hosts thought they had been awarded a penalty when Jakub Kiwior handled Joelinton's strike, but replays showed that the ball actually struck the Poland international's knee first and Chris Kavanagh swiftly overturned his on-field decision after consulting the monitor.
