LONDON: Arsene Wenger praised Arsenal’s grit and determination as they moved two points clear at the top of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win over Newcastle United.

After watching Laurent Koscielny’s 72nd-minute strike secure three points at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), Wenger said winning ugly will help his players believe they can do so again if they are unable to overwhelm an opponent with their attacking play.

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