Arsenal climbed to the summit of the Premier League table on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium, setting two notable records in the process.
Eberechi Eze netted the decisive goal to secure all three points for Mikel Arteta’s side, lifting the Gunners three points clear at the top ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
Mancity, managed by Pep Guardiola, has a game in hand after their league fixture was postponed due to their FA Cup semi-final clash against Southampton.
Arsenal’s winning goal also saw them achieve a historic milestone. According to OptaJoe, the North London club now holds the Premier League single-season records for the most goals scored from corners (17) and the most corner goals used to open the scoring (10).
Attention now shifts to European competition for Arsenal as they prepare to face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
