Talking points and analysis from Arsenal's 1–0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

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

Arsenal sealed Champions League qualification as Declan Rice ’s brilliant finish earned them a 1-0 win over Newcastle. The victory also effectively wrapped up second place in the Premier League for a third consecutive season, and ended a five-match winless run.

Callum Wilson, who has endured a rotten run of injuries himself, led the line for the visitors at the Emirates. In stark contrast to Newcastle’s misfortune, Arsenal were able to welcome Kai Havertz back to his first matchday squad since suffering a severe hamstring injury in January.

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

We asked for your views on Arsenal's Premier League match against Southampton Here are some of your comments: Arsenal fans Lachlan: Perfect way to end the season at home! Newcastle normally have a way of beating us but today we showed we can win games and I was mightily impressed with Kiwior.

Newcastle United have to address a glaring squad issue ahead of next season and a return to European football.

Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool saw the light shine on Arteta’s ability to get his players to turn a dire first half around, which is exactly what happened against Newcastle. As a result, Martin Keown opted to single out the Arsenal manager for praise, labelling the boss as the ‘driving force’ behind the Gunners’ win.