Arsenal Clinch Champions League Spot with 1-0 Win Over Newcastle
🏟️ Emirates Stadium, London – May 18, 2025
🇬🇧 Premier League – Matchweek 37
Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle United
Scorer: Declan Rice (55’)
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Arsenal sealed their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium. The win also all but guarantees a second-place finish in the Premier League — for the third consecutive season.
Newcastle started stronger and dominated much of the first half, forcing David Raya into several crucial saves. But Arsenal came alive in the second half. Declan Rice broke the deadlock in the 55th minute with a thunderous strike from distance, set up by Martin Ødegaard.
Though the Gunners didn’t fire on all cylinders — with lackluster showings from Saka, Trossard, and Martinelli — they did enough to secure all three points. Defensive solidity and determination saw them hold on to the narrow lead until the final whistle.
Key Takeaways:
David Raya was Arsenal’s man of the match with multiple first-half saves.
William Saliba was subbed at halftime due to injury.
Arsenal now shift focus to their final game against Southampton.
Mikel Arteta’s men continue to fall just short of the title, but their consistency and top-four finish highlight the steady progress under his leadership.
