On Sunday, May 7th, 2023, Arsenal played against Newcastle United in Week 35 of the 2022/2023 Premier League season. The match was held at St James Park, Newcastle's home ground. Both teams came into the match with different objectives - Arsenal needed to win to keep up their chase for the Premier League title, while Newcastle was hoping to finish the season on a high and maintain their position in the top four.
The match was played with an attacking mentality from both teams. Newcastle was the first to threaten with a flurry of shots, but it was Arsenal who struck first through a long-range effort from Martin Odegaard in the 14th minute. Newcastle continued to push for an equalizer and created several opportunities, but they couldn't capitalize on their chances.
In the second half, Arsenal continued to maintain their lead and added to their advantage in the 71st minute when Fabian Schar scored an own goal. The Swiss defender attempted to clear a cross from Nicolas Pepe but instead ended up putting the ball into his own net.
The 2-0 victory was a crucial win for Arsenal, as it helped them keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings. With 85 points, Arsenal was only one point behind Manchester City, who were at the top with 86 points. Meanwhile, Newcastle remained in third place with 65 points.
The victory was a sweet one for Arsenal fans who were at Katoomba Coffee & Roastery watching the match. It was a well-deserved win for the London club, who had put in a solid performance against a determined Newcastle side.
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