Arsenal scored either side of half-time to beat Newcastle 2-0 on Monday.
They moved into third place in the Premier League ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham in the Champions League places.
Aaron Ramsey, who was asked to be withdrawn in the 67th minute after picking up an apparent injury, found the back of the net at the half-hour mark. It was followed by Alexandre Lacazette’s killer second in the closing stages at the Emirates Stadium.
Benzema moves to Al-Hilal following Al-Ittihad departure
Karim Benzema has joined Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League leaders announced on Monday, following the termination of his contract with Al-Ittihad.
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup group match against India
Pakistan will boycott their February 15 match of the Twenty20 World Cup against arch-rivals India in Colombo, the Pakistan government said on Sunday while approving the team's participation in the global showpiece.
Dubai Basketball rounds off Family Day with another ABA League win
Dubai Basketball has marked its growing popularity in the UAE by hosting its first Family Day on Sunday, and marked celebrations with another ABA League victory against Bosnian side Igokea at Coca-Cola Arena.
Man City and Villa slip up in title race, Man Utd win again
Manchester City and Aston Villa both slipped up in their pursuit of Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday with City drawing 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur and Villa slumping to defeat at home to 10-man Brentford.
Justin Rose sails to wire-to-wire Farmers victory
England's Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open for the second time by shooting 2-under-par 70 on Sunday in San Diego.
