Arsenal top EPL as Laurent Koscielny strike downs Newcastle United

    Updated 1925 GMT (0325 HKT) January 2, 2016

    Laurent Koscielny (L) of Arsenal celebrates scoring against Newcastle United with team mate Aaron Ramsey (R).
    Photos: Premier League: Arsenal go clear at top as Laurent Koscielny strike downs Newcastle United
    Laurent Koscielny (L) of Arsenal celebrates scoring against Newcastle United with team mate Aaron Ramsey (R).
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    The French defender guided fellow countryman, Olivier Giroud's, flick-on past Newcastle goalkeeper, Rob Elliot, to give Arsenal a valuable 1-0 victory.
    Photos: Premier League: Arsenal go clear at top as Laurent Koscielny strike downs Newcastle United
    The French defender guided fellow countryman, Olivier Giroud's, flick-on past Newcastle goalkeeper, Rob Elliot, to give Arsenal a valuable 1-0 victory.
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    Aleksandar Mitrovic of Newcastle United attempts a bicycle kick, one of numerous chances spurned by the visiting side throughout the afternoon.
    Photos: Premier League: Arsenal go clear at top as Laurent Koscielny strike downs Newcastle United
    Aleksandar Mitrovic of Newcastle United attempts a bicycle kick, one of numerous chances spurned by the visiting side throughout the afternoon.
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    Aaron Ramsey and Fabricio Coloccini (R) compete for the ball in what was a keenly contested match.
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    Aaron Ramsey and Fabricio Coloccini (R) compete for the ball in what was a keenly contested match.
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    Arsenal's English midfielder Theo Walcott was largely kept quiet by a well-organized Newcastle side.
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    Arsenal's English midfielder Theo Walcott was largely kept quiet by a well-organized Newcastle side.
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