Arsenal defeated Newcastle 1-0 at the Emirates on Saturday, to go two points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The Gunners entered into the New Year top on goals difference ahead of Leicester City, but Claudio Ranieri’s men were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth at home.
Laurent Koscielny was the hero for Arsene Wenger’s team, as they snatched all three points in the 72nd minute.
Manchester United began 2016 on a winning note, after they saw off Swansea 2-1. West Ham claimed the double over Liverpool this season, with a 2-0 win at Upton Park.
Norwich beat Southampton 1-0, Sunderland edged the relegation six-pointer against Aston Villa 3-1, while West Brom defeated Stoke City 2-1.
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