29 Jan 2008; Arsenal challenging at the top of the league

Arsenal 3 Newcastle 0 (again) This match saw Arsenal go top of the league, and was part an unbeaten run that started on 16 December 2007 when Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0.  The one defeat of the season so far had come against Middlesbrough on 9 December 2007 (2-1 away), and the new run including this …