Arsenal improved their chances of qualifying for the Champions League by defeating Newcastle United by a slim margin of 1-0 in a crucial Premier League match.
Declan Rice scored the only goal of the game in the 55th minute when he struck the net with a strong shot from outside the area, giving the Gunners the lead.
Joe Willock came near in the 83rd minute with a left-footed attempt from a difficult angle, but it just missed the top left corner as Newcastle pushed for an equalizer.
Arsenal now has 68 points after this win, two points ahead of Newcastle, who are still at 66. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the top four so they can play in the Champions League the following season.
For Arsenal, who have shown tenacity and will in the final stages of the season, the victory also represents a turning point.
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