Arsenal moved back into second place in the English Premier League by beating Newcastle 1-0. Dennis Bergkamp scored the only goal for the defending champions, who trail leader Chelsea by 10 points.

Arsenal had dropped to third place Saturday when Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1, but Bergkamp's goal keeps Arsenal's slim title hopes alive.

"We're going to try and make it difficult for them," Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira said. "Of course, they are in a good position, but mathematically it is still possible so we must fight like we did today."

Bergkamp took a cross from Mathieu Flamini in the 19th minute, expertly controlled the ball and fended off a defender before pushing the ball past Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given for his first goal since August. Two minutes later, Given knocked a shot from Thierry Henry around the post as Arsenal dictated play.

"If Shay Given had not been there it would have been more," Henry said. "But we won and that's the most important thing."

Chelsea, which beat Portsmouth 3-0, leads the league with 61 points after24 games, followed by Arsenal with 51 and United with 50.

(Agencies)