LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Arsenal were held to a goalless stalemate by high-flying Newcastle on Tuesday but still extended their lead to eight points at the top of the Premier League as Manchester United strengthened their grip on a top-four place.

Everton imploded at home to Brighton, losing 1-4 just days after drawing at champions Manchester City, while Fulham condemned Leicester to a third-straight defeat.

Serbia forward Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the only goal of the game at the King Power Stadium as Fulham won 1-0 to climb to seventh in the table.

Mikel Arteta’s men had the better of the match at a packed Emirates Stadium but rarely threatened to break down the division’s stingiest defence.

The Magpies, who have suffered just one defeat in the Premier League all season, are in the mix for a top-four finish and have even been touted as potential champions.

Both sides had penalty appeals waved away and had to be content with a point after a fractious encounter of nine yellow cards but few clear-cut chances.

Eddie Nketiah was denied a late winner by a fine save from Magpies goalkeeper Nick Pope as the hosts failed to score in the league for the first time this season.

Manchester United hammered Bournemouth 3-0 at Old Trafford — their fourth-straight Premier League win — to move level on 35 points with third-placed Newcastle.

United, trophy-less since 2017, have now won nine of their past 10 games in all competitions as they adjust to life without Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unveiled at his new Saudi club, Al Nassr, on Tuesday.