Arsenal narrowed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to just four points with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the north London derby on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side capitalized on Liverpool’s unexpected draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, as Leandro Trossard netted the winning goal at the Emirates Stadium. “Everybody knows you need to win these games; the fans are buzzing, and it’s a great night for us,” Trossard expressed after the match. “It’s an amazing feeling, especially to get the winner. Now we need to look forward.”
The Gunners, who finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the previous two seasons, faced an early scare when Son Heung-min put Spurs ahead in the 25th minute. However, Arsenal responded just before halftime with a goal from Dominic Solanke, who inadvertently equalized with an own goal while defending a corner. Trossard then struck again just four minutes later, firing a low shot from inside the box to secure the lead. Despite Liverpool maintaining a game in hand over Arsenal, the Reds have struggled recently, managing only one win in their last four matches across all competitions, including back-to-back league draws.
In other Premier League action, Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak continued his remarkable scoring streak, netting twice in a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton. This marked his eighth consecutive league match with a goal, placing him among an elite group of players in Premier League history. Newcastle’s success has propelled them into the top four, with Isak contributing significantly to their nine-match winning streak. Meanwhile, David Moyes faced a disappointing return to Everton, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, which leaves the Toffees in a precarious position just above the relegation zone. Leicester City, under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, also struggled, suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace and remaining second from bottom in the standings.
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