Brazilian decides in the additions victory by 2 to 1 away from home; Aston Villa wins Fulham and wins first triumph at the Premier League
It won a dramatic victory on Sunday (28) by hitting the 2-1, turning in St. James’ Park, in a game valid for the 6th round of Premier League. The result keeps the London team in the vice-leadership, now with 13 points, just two behind the leader, defeated by Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Nick Woltemade opened the scoring for home owners 34 minutes into the first half. Even dominant, Arsenal bumped into Nick Pope’s defenses and decisions – a penalty given on the field was annulled after consultation with the video when the game was 0-0 – even tied with Mikel Merino at 39 of the second half. In the additions, the Brazilian defender scored his head and secured the three points for Mikel Arteta’s team.
With the defeat, Newcastle is still in bad phase and occupies the 16th place with six points. “Two goals conceded at the end at home, it hurts. We have to admit that we have not been in our best,” said coach Eddie Howe.
Earlier, Aston Villa won their first win in the championship by defeating Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park. Raúl Jiménez opened the scoring for visitors, but Watkins, McGinn and Buena turned to Unai Emery’s men, who leave the relegation zone and rise to 16th position with six points. Fulham falls to 10th place with eight.
Posted by Felipe Cerqueira
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