Arsenal edge back on top in title race after Eze stunner sees off Newcastle
It has come down to a straight shootout, similar to five rounds of penalties, the equation plain yet loaded with complications.
Score or miss.
With Manchester City otherwise engaged in https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/25/manchester-city-southampton-fa-cup-semi-final-match-report">an FA Cup semi-final, it was Arsenal who took first.
For them, the metaphorical walk to the spot, the moment of truth, began in the aftermath of https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/19/manchester-city-arsenal-premier-league-match-report">last Sunday’s defeat at City.
It was long and treacherous, the self-doubt gnawing away, the outside noise at fever pitch.
Score or miss.
With a draw very much into the latter category.
Arsenal scored.
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