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Arsenal Stumbles at St. James' Park: Newcastle Knocks Gunners Off Top Spot

Arsenal's unbeaten run came to an abrupt end on Tuesday night as they suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United at St. James' Park. The loss sees the Gunners relinquish their top spot in the Premier League table, with Manchester City now poised to claim the lead with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

A first-half goal from Joelinton and a late strike from Callum Wilson secured a deserved victory for the Magpies, who had lost their previous two matches and were desperate for a positive result. The result also sees Newcastle climb into the top four, while Arsenal's title ambitions take a significant hit.

The game started brightly for Arsenal, but they were quickly subdued by a hungry Newcastle side. The home team's intensity and pressing game caught Arsenal off guard, forcing them into errors and limiting their attacking threat.

The breakthrough arrived in the 39th minute when Joelinton headed home from a corner. The Brazilian's goal was expertly taken, leaving Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with no chance.

Arsenal struggled to get back into the game, and Newcastle doubled their lead in the 89th minute. Wilson pounced on a loose ball in the box, firing a shot past Ramsdale and sealing the victory for Newcastle.

The defeat is a significant setback for Arsenal, who had looked unstoppable in recent weeks. The Gunners had won their previous four matches, scoring 16 goals in the process. However, they were clearly second best on the night, and their defense looked vulnerable against Newcastle's attacking threat.

Despite the loss, Arsenal remains in a strong position in the Premier League title race. They are still just one point behind Manchester City, and they have a game in hand. However, the defeat will be a blow to their confidence, and they will need to bounce back quickly if they want to challenge for the title.

Looking ahead, Arsenal will be hoping to quickly bounce back from this setback. Their next match is at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, and they will need to find a way to rediscover their winning form.

The result also highlights the strength of Newcastle United this season. Eddie Howe's team is a genuine contender for a top-four finish, and they will be looking to build on this victory in the coming weeks.