Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.

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The decisive moment came early in the encounter as Eberechi Eze found the net in the ninth minute, securing all three points for the Gunners in a tense contest.

The win sees Arsenal move three points clear at the top of the table, capitalising on the absence of title rivals Manchester City, who were in FA Cup action.