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Arsenal Clinches Top Spot with Record 17th Set-Piece Goal

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arsenal's ninth-minute corner strike set a Premier League record with their 17th set-piece goal of the season and moved them back to the top of the table.
Eze scored the only goal in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on 25 April 2026.
The victory took Arsenal to 73 points, three ahead of Manchester City, who sit on 70 points with a game in hand.

History

Historical Context

In 2003-04 Arsenal, guided by Arsène Wenger, completed a league campaign without defeat, recording 26 wins, 12 draws and a 49-match unbeaten run. That set-piece focus shaped the club’s identity, and in 2026 a ninth-minute corner gave the Gunners a further edge over rivals Manchester City and Newcastle. The legacy now drives opponents to add specialist dead-ball coaches.

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Story summary

Arsenal's ninth-minute corner strike set a Premier League record with their 17th set-piece goal of the season and moved them back to the top of the table.
Eze scored the only goal in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on 25 April 2026.
The victory took Arsenal to 73 points, three ahead of Manchester City, who sit on 70 points with a game in hand.

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