Newcastle climb out of relegation zone with crucial win over Arsenal
Gunners' winless run extended to five
Newcastle United climbed out of the relegation zone with a crucial 2-0 win over Arsenal at St James' Park on Monday night.
The Magpies took the lead in the first half through Jonjo Shelvey's stunning strike from outside the area.
And they doubled their advantage in the second half when Joelinton headed home from a corner.
The win moved Newcastle up to 14th in the table, four points clear of the relegation zone.
Arsenal, meanwhile, remain in ninth place, five points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.
A much-needed win for Newcastle
Newcastle's victory was their first in five games and it was a much-needed one.
The Magpies had been in poor form of late, losing their last four games in all competitions.
But they produced a spirited performance against Arsenal and deserved the three points.
Arsenal's winless run continues
Arsenal's winless run now stretches to five games in all competitions.
The Gunners have not won since they beat Watford 3-2 on December 16.
Their poor run of form has seen them drop out of the top four and they are now nine points behind leaders Manchester City.
Key moments
* 28' - Jonjo Shelvey gives Newcastle the lead with a stunning strike from outside the area. * 56' - Joelinton doubles Newcastle's advantage with a header from a corner. * 62' - Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is sent off for a second bookable offence.Reaction
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe:"I'm delighted with the performance and the result. We worked hard and deserved the three points." Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta:
"We're very disappointed with the result. We didn't play well enough and we made too many mistakes."
Next fixtures
Newcastle's next game is at home to Everton on Tuesday, January 18.
Arsenal's next game is at home to Burnley on Saturday, January 22.
