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Arsenal Boast Best Goal Difference in Premier League After Thrashing Newcastle

Originally posted on FanNation Futbol
By Robert Summerscales | Last updated 2/24/24

Arsenal now have the best goal difference in this season's Premier League after thrashing Newcastle United 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night.

A Sven Botman own goal plus strikes from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Sako and Jakub Kiwior put Arsenal 4-0 up before Joe Willock pulled one back against his former club.

Two of Arsenal's four goals came from corner kicks. The Gunners have so far scored 18 times from set-pieces in the Premier League this season (not including penalties).

Arsenal's EPL goal difference for the 2023/24 season was just +17 on New Year's Day.

Since then, it has rocketed to +39 after Mikel Arteta's side won their last six games by an aggregate score of 25-3.

Arsenal's last six EPL results

Won 5-0 vs. Crystal Palace (home)
Won 2-1 vs. Nottingham Forest (away)
Won 3-1 vs. Liverpool (home)
Won 6-0 vs. West Ham (away)
Won 5-0 vs. Burnley (away)
Won 4-1 vs Newcastle (home)

Premier League leaders Liverpool currently have a goal difference of +38, while Manchester City's is +33.

Despite their superior goal difference, the Gunners remain third in the table - one point behind City and two below Liverpool with 12 rounds of fixtures remaining.

This article first appeared on FanNation Futbol and was syndicated with permission.

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