Arsenal closes in on Premier League leader Liverpool after 2-1 win over Tottenham
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Owen Humphreys]
Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leader Liverpool to four points after a 2-1 victory over Tottenham. Mikel Arteta’s team took advantage of Liverpool’s draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, with Leandro Trossard firing the winner in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal was runner-up to Manchester City in the last two seasons and is in contention for the title again this year. Alexander Isak scored for the eighth straight Premier League game to propel Newcastle into the top four.
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Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates after Tottenham's Dominic Solanke scored an own goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium, London, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP)
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