Howe plots improvements as solid Newcastle keep table-topping Arsenal at bay

LONDON: Eddie Howe has refused to be drawn on whether Newcastle United are in a title race despite bloodying the noses of top-of-the-table Arsenal.
The Magpies kept their sixth clean sheet in succession, making it nearly nine hours of football since they conceded a goal – back on Nov. 6, 2021 – which is made even more incredible by the fact Premier League leaders Arsenal had not failed to score in any of their 16 games previous this campaign.