Declan Rice scores a wonder goal to earn Arsenal victory over Newcastle which seals the Gunners a place in next season's Champions League.

Declan Rice’s second-half strike proved decisive as Arsenal clinched a 1–0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium, guaranteeing a top-two Premier League finish with one game to

Newcastle got the better of Arsenal in the opening 45 minutes. Their back-three kept the Arsenal attack quiet, and the Gunners’ midfield was wide open. Much of that openness falls squarely on Thomas Partey’s shoulders.

John: Both sides were dreadful. Newcastle had the majority of the chances in the first half with a depleted squad. Isak, despite misfiring of late, would have been far more of a threat than past-it Wilson. Arsenal were poor too, though. A dull watch all round.

Arsenal's win over Newcastle all but confirms second place, but another trophyless season is taking its tolll.

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday all but securing runners-up spot and a place in next season's Champions League.

Our writers break down the action as Arsenal sealed Champions League qualification with a brilliant Rice finish.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle star Anthony Gordon this summer. Mikel Arteta is expected to orchestrate a major rebuild of his ranks over the coming months, with reinforcements being eyed in several departments.