Soccer: Arsenal held by Newcastle

LONDON - Newcastle United defender Stephen Taylor equalised on the hour to earn a 1-1 draw at home to English Premier League soccer leaders Arsenal at St James' Park today.

The result puts the north London side four points clear of second-placed Manchester United with 37 points from 15 matches.

Arsenal took the lead after four minutes when midfielder Emmanuel Eboue crossed from the right and striker Emmanuel Adebayor controlled the ball with his chest before volleying superbly into the roof of the net.

Taylor equalised with a low shot that went in off the base of the post after Newcastle right back Habib Beye's cross was flicked on with his head by Alan Smith.

- REUTERS