Arsenal clinched a vital 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Sunday afternoon, thanks to a sensational strike from Declan Rice, confirming their spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
The opening 45 minutes at the Emirates Stadium saw the visitors in control, as Newcastle pressed aggressively.
Bruno Guimaraes and Harvey Barnes both came close to breaking the deadlock, forcing Gunners goalkeeper David Raya into several impressive saves.
However, the tide turned after the break. Arsenal returned from the interval with renewed energy and began to assert their dominance.
Their persistence paid off when Declan Rice fired home a stunning long-range effort to hand the home side the lead.
Despite efforts from both teams to change the scoreline, Arsenal carved out the better opportunities, while Newcastle struggled to create any decisive moments in the final third.
Ultimately, Mikel Arteta’s side held firm to claim all three points, not only sealing their return to Europe’s elite competition but also virtually guaranteeing a third straight runner-up finish in the Premier League.