Premier League: Newcastle 0 Arsenal 1

Arsene Wenger's men were sternly tested by a Newcastle side harbouring UEFA Champions League ambitions, but they did enough to take the points in an encounter largely devoid of goalscoring opportunities.

The hosts created the better chances for much of the contest, but a lapse in concentration in defence allowed Giroud the space to glance home the winner after 65 minutes.

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