Arsenal returned to the top of the English Premier League table after a narrow 1–0 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday night at the Emirates Stadium. Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal that ended Arsenal’s run of four consecutive defeats, giving coach Mikel Arteta’s side a crucial win late in the season.

Elsewhere in the league, Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace 3–1 at Anfield, securing their third straight league victory. Despite a second-half push from Palace, goals from Aleksandar Isak, Andrew Robertson, and Florian Wirtz ensured Liverpool maintained control. In the FA Cup, Manchester City reached the final with a 2–1 comeback win over Southampton at Wembley Stadium, thanks to goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez after trailing early.

In Germany, Bayern Munich overcame a three-goal deficit to beat Mainz 4–3 away, continuing their strong form after already securing the Bundesliga title and advancing to the German Cup final earlier in the week.