By Eppe Franklyne
- Anthony Gordon scored the decisive goal as Newcastle United beat Chelsea 1–0 at Stamford Bridge.
- Arsenal teenager Max Dowman became the youngest Premier League scorer in a 2–0 win over Everton.
- Arsenal’s victory moved it nine points clear in the title race.
Newcastle United condemned Chelsea to its second defeat in four days with a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday, thanks to a first-half breakaway goal from Anthony Gordon.
Still reeling from a 5-2 Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea showed defensive frailties when Joe Willock beat the offside trap and squared the ball for Gordon to finish in the 18th minute.
Chelsea improved after halftime and pushed for an equaliser, but Newcastle’s organised defence held firm. The closest the home side came was in stoppage time when captain Reece James struck the post from a free kick.
The defeat leaves Chelsea in fifth place, with rivals Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool playing on Sunday. Newcastle, which had not won at Stamford Bridge since 2012, climbed three places to ninth.
Meanwhile, Arsenal fans celebrated a new young hero as 16-year-old Max Dowman sealed a 2-0 home victory over Everton to become the youngest scorer in Premier League history.
The teenager, aged 16 years and 73 days, came off the bench alongside Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal struggled to break down Everton at the Emirates Stadium.
Dowman created the breakthrough in the 89th minute when his dangerous cross caused confusion in the Everton defence, allowing Gyokeres to score from close range.
Moments later, with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford upfield for a late corner, the ball broke to Dowman. The youngster headed past one defender, skipped another challenge and ran half the length of the pitch before calmly finishing into an empty net.
Dowman’s goal made him Arsenal’s youngest scorer, surpassing Cesc Fabregas, who was 16 years, six months and 28 days old when he first scored for the club. Everton’s James Vaughan had previously held the record as the youngest Premier League scorer at 16 years and 270 days.
“It was a great moment, especially the way the goal built up. We had like 10 or 15 seconds to really enjoy what was about to happen,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said.
“And it was magical, all the fans and all the players together jumping with the crowd. It was a beautiful day,” he added.
Arsenal had earlier ridden its luck when Dwight McNeil struck the woodwork for Everton in the first half. However, the league leader held on to secure another three points in its pursuit of a first Premier League title since 2004.
