Arsenal defeats Newcastle 1 – 0, Tops Premier League

Arsenal moved two points clear of Leicester at the top of the Premier League table with a win over Newcastle.

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Laurent Koscielny pokes Arsenal in front against Newcastle United

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There are six 3pm kick-offs in Saturday’s Premier League programme

Unconvincing Gunners looked set for a point on a soggy Emirates Stadium pitch until defender Laurent Koscielny came to the rescue with a close-range poked winner in the 72nd minute.

The Magpies should have come away with at least a point having been on the front-foot for much of the second half.

Georginio Wijnaldum went closest with a shot that was saved by Petr Cech.

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