Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-2 win against Brighton on New Year's Eve. The Gunners moved seven points clear at the summit as reigning champions Manchester City dropped points as they drew against Everton.
Newcastle have found themselves embroiled in a battle to stay inside the top four and currently sit just nine points behind Arsenal. The Magpies have amassed 34 points in their opening 17 fixtures, a huge improvement compared to last term when Eddie Howe took charge at St. James' Park with the club facing relegation.
Gabriel Jesus may be sidelined until February for Arsenal, but Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah has shown they are able to share the attacking burden with all three having scored against West Ham and Brighton. Martin Odegaard has urged his teammates to "stay calm and keep winning" as they look to pick up a third win in a row following the resumption of the Premier League.
