Arsenal create Premier League history with demolition of Newcastle as Bukayo Saka equals Ian Wright's 30-year-old record
Arsenal strengthened their Premier League title aspirations and made history in doing so with their emphatic 4-1 victory over Newcastle.
Mikel ArtetaThe Liverpool team has reduced Liverpool's lead at the top to two points as they went on a rampage once again to score 25 goals in their last six top-flight games.
He gunners They recovered strongly after being defeated 1-0 by Porto in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
They put on a flawless performance in North London on Saturday night with Newcastle reduced to scrap.
An own goal from Sven Botman gave Arsenal the starting signal and Kai Havertz they doubled their lead before the half hour mark.
Newcastle did little to find a response and were made to pay in the 65th minute. Bukayo Saka He obtained an excellent third place.
He demonstrated his excellent dribbling skills before scoring his 16th goal of the season in all competitions, his best mark in a single season.
Saka is also the first English player to score in five consecutive games for Arsenal in the Premier League since Ian Wright in 1994.
Jakub Kiwior scored the Gunners' fourth goal of the game as Newcastle began to lose steam, with his header from a Declan Rice corner creating Premier League history.
Arsenal have become the first Premier League team to score at least two goals in seven consecutive halves.
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Joe Willock scored a consolation goal against his former club in the final ten minutes as Newcastle suffered their 11th league defeat.
Incredibly, it was the Toon team's first goal at Arsenal since Ayoze Perez's header in 2014.
Arsenal, for their part, remain third and have already closed the gap on Liverpool, who will face Chelsea on Sunday. Carabao Cup Final.
Reigning champions City are still a point clear after their 1-0 win at Bournemouth earlier in the day.
However, the Gunners' latest win shows they are truly in the hunt for their first league title in 20 years.
