Newcastle United performed host to Arsenal in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off and produced a stellar defensive displaying to construct some momentum from their midweek Carabao Cup win over Chelsea and propel themselves up the desk.

Eddie Howe’s aspect triumphed by a single aim to nil, with a vibrant begin rewarded with a improbable Alexander Isak header simply 12 minutes in following a terrific Anthony Gordon cross. Thereafter it was a case of focus and work fee, with Howe having known as for a return to final yr’s resolve and resilience – and he actually bought it to close Arsenal out.

The Gunners had been desperately disappointing, with no fluidity to their attacking play and even their set-pieces under par in what was a dismal afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s outfit – who might be eight factors off the highest of the desk by the tip of the weekend. Comply with all of the Premier League response in our dwell weblog under:

Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE

• Newcastle tackle Arsenal within the Premier League with kick off at 12.30pm, dwell on TNT Sports activities

• Eddie Howe’s males are on a five-game winless streak within the league

• Gunners want three factors to maintain up with leaders Man Metropolis

• NEW XI – Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor, Willock, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Gordon, Isak, Joelinton

• ARS XI – Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Merino, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli, Havertz

• 93’ CLOSE! Rice heads broad from Gunners’ finest probability of the sport (1-0)

• GOAL 12’ – Isak powers in a header from Gordon’s cross (1-0)

Newcastle United FC 1 – 0 Arsenal FC

Title problem over? Toothless Arsenal fail one other take a look at to depart season on the brink

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Arsenal’s longest journey of the Premier League season as soon as once more turned out be their most dispiriting. Two-and-a-half years in the past, their problem for a Champions League place floor to a halt in opposition to Newcastle at St James’ Park. Now a title problem might have reached a untimely finish on Tyneside. Definitely, Arsenal have seven months to evaluate simply how damaging a 3rd defeat in 4 visits will show.

With one level from a doable 9, with a second successive away loss, they’ve stumbled after they wanted to surge. This time, the lack of factors was not because of a lack of gamers. Arsenal completed with the complete 11 however with a solitary shot on track. Nor may this be attributed to the officiating, not like final autumn’s loss to Newcastle. As a substitute, they had been unsuccessful and uninspired, shorn of concepts and incision.

It appears as if Mikel Arteta’s gameplan has been pared again to preserving a clear sheet and scoring with a second of high quality. As a substitute, Newcastle did that, Alexander Isak’s early aim stemming from Anthony Gordon’s pinpoint cross. Simply as they had carried out at Bournemouth, Arsenal failed to attain.

Premier League standings

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That outcome has put Newcastle up into eighth, with 15 factors after 10 video games.

Arsenal keep third for now, on 18 factors, although they name fall so far as seventh if Villa, Brighton, Forest and Chelsea win this weekend.

FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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We’re round 10 minutes from the 3pm kick-offs getting began as we speak, so right here’s a reminder of these video games:

Bournemouth vs Manchester Metropolis

Liverpool vs Brighton

Ipswich vs Leicester Metropolis

Southampton vs Everton

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham

Corridor speaks to TNT

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Lewis Corridor was awarded man of the match, so he’s been talking to TNT too. He calls as we speak “a extremely good efficiency from us”.

“We all know what they will deliver, how aggressive they’re.

“Bukayo is a tremendous participant, so going into the sport I used to be considering, ‘if i can preserve him a quiet as doable, then I’ve carried out my job’.

“We all know the standard that their wingers have gotten, we all know how good their actions are, so it’s nearly stopping balls into the field, and people slipped passes by means of.

“I’ve completely liked my time at Newcastle. I believe I’ve improved massively, the defensive a part of my sport. I’m simply specializing in taking part in nicely for Newcastle.

On Howe: “He’s bought a aspect in him the place, if we’d like a bit extra, he can provide us that”.

“We didnt have the best begin performance-wise, however we picked up a couple of outcomes. Now we’re getting the outcomes and taking part in good soccer, that’s one thing we are able to construct on for certain.”

Alexander Isak reacts

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Goalscorer Isak is talking to TNT pitchside, and he says that the result’s “a little bit of a press release”.

“That was huge. Large sport in opposition to a giant staff, I believe it means quite a bit and it’s a little bit of a press release.

“[Heading is] not my strongest high quality, however it feels good to attain.

On the environment as we speak, he provides: “It’s particular, after all our followers are superb each sport, win or lose, so after all it offers you an additional increase.

“Arsenal have a robust defence, so it’s a tough process, however I’m glad that we may rating and preserve a clear sheet.

“We’ve had a foul spell, however hopefully this win might be an icebreaker for us,” he says as he finishes.

FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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An excellent outcome for Newcastle, who transfer as much as eighth within the league. They put in an incredible efficiency too, scoring an excellent aim and backing it up with loads of depth of their defensive show.

For Arsenal, it was a poor efficiency total, and one that may fear Arteta.

FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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Arsenal swing in a single final hopeful cross and Nick Pope collects once more. He launches it ahead however the whistle nonetheless doesn’t go!

The away aspect come ahead once more…however Havertz concedes a foul and is booked, and that’ll certainly be that.

And it’s! The ultimate whistle is blown and Newcastle take the three factors at residence to Arsenal as soon as once more!

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95 minutes

Is there time for one final probability?

Arsenal unfold it broad to Saka, who performs it again to White. He swings in a cross that Pope punches away…

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94 minutes

Guimaraes comes off for Kelly, and Newcastle have the three factors in sight right here!

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93 minutes

CLOSE!

The away aspect proceed to dominate possession and so they have their finest probability of the sport as Saka cuts in and fires in a trademark cross in the direction of the again submit. Declan Rice is there to nod in the direction of aim however it comes off the aspect of his head and goes broad!

Arsenal may discover themselves eight factors behind within the title race if they will’t get a aim right here.

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91 minutes

Tonali wins an inexpensive free-kick off Rice, and Newcastle have some extra respite.

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90 minutes

There’ll be 5 minutes of added time at St. James’, as Nwaneri fires an effort nicely over from simply exterior the field.

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89 minutes

Newcastle are glad to surrender some area in entrance of the field to Arsenal in the meanwhile. Arsenal have all of the possession however there’s not an excessive amount of motion forward of White, Saliba and co.

The Gunners do virtually style an opportunity as they put collectively a couple of passes on the sting of the field, however White put somewhat an excessive amount of onto the by means of ball.

Are about to see back-to-back defeats for Arsenal on Tyneside?

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88 minutes

For all of the questions over the Arsenal efficiency, it’s been a powerful displaying from the house aspect. They’ve managed to interrupt the sport up after they wanted to, have defended resolutely, and scored an excellent aim.

Jorginho will get booked for catching Guimaraes needlessly.

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87 minutes

Arsenal give it away cheaply close to their very own field and Barnes’ first involvement sees him clip in a cross to the again submit, however Joelinton can solely head proper at Raya.

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86 minutes

Extra frustration for Arsenal thus far, however they’ll have near 10 minutes to salvage one thing right here.

The Gunners deliver off Partey for Jorginho.

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84 minutes

Good monitoring again from Gordon to forestall Jesus taking a shot after the cross was flashed throughout aim.

The house crowd are singing his title, and he’s withdrawn for Harvey Barnes.

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81 minutes

Good monitoring again from Gabriel to dispossess Gordon, and Arsenal have it as soon as extra. Newcastle are struggling to get out of their very own half.

The Gunners are attempting to inject a little bit of tempo into their attacking play however Livramento manages to dam the cross from Jesus.

Arsenal come once more although, earlier than Livramento blocks one other cross, this time from Zinchenko.

Time is operating out for Arteta’s aspect.

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80 minutes

Zinchenko fizzes a diagonal cross to Saka however there’s far an excessive amount of on it, and it goes out of play. They get a little bit of luck although, as Guimaraes concedes a foul. Rice will swing in one other set-piece.

it’s a really excessive line from the house aspect – and it’s one other poor supply from Rice, with Corridor clearing this one at first man.

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77 minutes

Arsenal are dominating the ball now however it’s nonetheless not clicking in assault. Gabriel swings in a cross however Corridor is there to clear for now.

It’s a lot better from Arsenal as they win it again shortly twice in about 20 seconds, however as soon as once more it doesn’t click on as Havertz isn’t smart to Saka’s by means of ball.

Moments later, Nwaneri can’t fairly get to Partey’s ball in.

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76 minutes

Pope was down for a good bit of time however he’s going to attempt to to hold on, and he begins by launching a protracted aim kick.

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73 minutes

Arsenal with loads of possession across the Newcastle field, however it ends with White threading although a cross to no one and the possibility goes begging.

Within the meantime, Nick Pope is down injured.

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

With out realizing how Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool will get on later, it’s laborious to say exactly how damaging defeat could be to Arsenal, however it might be very expensive if they will’t salvage one thing right here.

Attention-grabbing to see Arteta deliver on Ethan Nwaneri and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Arguably Arsenal had too little subtlety and magnificence of their beginning 11 and an excessive amount of muscle.

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70 minutes

Tonali is booked for bringing down Havertz to forestall the counter.

Arsenal deliver on Ben White and Gabriel Jesus for Timber and Trossard.

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68 minutes

Rice’s nook is turned again in the direction of aim by Trossard, however there are too many Newcastle our bodies within the field. The house aspect counter and Longstaff threads it to Gordon, who exchanges the cross with the midfielder earlier than the house aspect win a nook.

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66 minutes

Timber goes into the referee’s guide as he drags down Tonali, and it’ll be an honest crossing alternative for Newcastle right here.

The set-piece makes its technique to Schar, however he can solely put his cross into the arms of Raya.

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64 minutes

A bit extra end-to-end now as Newcastle break ahead and Isak finds himself in loads of area earlier than powering a shot too near Raya.

Moments later, Rice drives on the residence defence earlier than sliding a curling effort broad.

Within the meantime, Willock was booked for a late problem – he then makes method for Sandro Tonali in midfield.

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62 minutes

Arsenal are virtually by means of as Havertz almost latches onto the clipped ball excessive, however Pope was fast off his line to gather.

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

A few superb tackles on Leandro Trossard have summed up Newcastle’s resistance: first by Dan Burn in his personal field after which by the more and more spectacular Lewis Corridor simply exterior it. It feels as if Mikel Arteta’s gameplan is for Arsenal to be defensively flawless. Up to now, nevertheless, Newcastle have been. Their supporters are rising louder, having fun with the staff’s resolve.

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60 minutes

Ethan Nwaneri is on the point of come on. Loads of religion within the teen from Arteta, particularly after the sensible aim in midweek.

The Englishman comes on for Merino, whereas Zinchenko replaces Martinelli.

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58 minutes

It’s an incredible counter-attack from Newcastle as Joelinton manages to create space close to midway earlier than threading the cross in-behind for Willock. He doesn’t have the tempo to beat Saliba within the foot race however he cuts again earlier than making area for a shot that finally flies broad.

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56 minutes

Havertz offers it straight to Lewis Corridor and the house aspect have possession once more, earlier than Merino catches Guimaraes within the centre circle. The Spaniard is given the sport’s second yellow card.

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54 minutes

Trossard is dispossessed after which concedes a foul on the sting of the Newcastle field. That has summed up his day thus far.

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52 minutes

Now Newcastle win a nook after Longstaff’s cross goes behind. As soon as once more, the set-piece is a weak one although, and this time Arsenal break and win a free-kick.

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50 minutes

Half an opportunity for Arsenal as Livramento loses it and Martinelli pounces earlier than threading a very good cross to the overlapping Trossard. Dan Burn manages to slip in earlier than the Belgian can get a clear shot away, and Arsenal win a nook.

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48 minutes

Arsenal pour males ahead however the flag is raised for offside. They’re actually lacking Martin Odegaard as we speak.

Arteta hasn’t given a timeline for the Norwegian’s return, however did point out that it might be ‘quickly’.

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46 minutes

It’s Newcastle with the primary notable assault of the second half, as they fly ahead and Gordon feeds a by means of ball into the trail of Willock. The ex-Arsenal man can solely direct his shot straight at Raya although.

KICK-OFF! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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The away aspect get us began for the second half! So much to do for each side right here.

HALF-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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The groups are coming again out for the second half. Arsenal might want to change one thing in the event that they’re to return to north London with any factors.

The Gunners got here out early for the second half, however there aren’t any modifications from Mikel Arteta.

HALF-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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HALF-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

A superb first half for Newcastle thus far. The worrying side for Arsenal has been their lack of risk, aside from one Mikel Merino shot that Lewis Corridor blocked along with his again.

Up to now, Eddie Howe’s gameplan of filling his aspect with the toughest staff accessible has paid dividends. In the meantime, Arsenal’s followers have began singing about successful the Premier League. Which, except they will flip this sport round, appears to be like more and more tough.

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48 minutes

The remainder of the half comes and goes with out something eventful. The referee blows the whistle for the break and the Magpies head down the tunnel with a slender lead!

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47 minutes

Arteta is writing loads of notes on the sideline. Followers may argue he must make a change at half-time right here.

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46 minutes

We’re into the primary of three further minutes on the finish of the half, and it’s very congested in the course of the park in the meanwhile.

Saka concedes a free-kick after bringing down Guimaraes.

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44 minutes

It’s been a stop-start sport during the last 10 minutes or so, regardless of a few half-chances.

Timber threads an excellent by means of ball into the trail of Martinelli, however his cross is telegraphed and lower out.

Arsenal want a lot extra from the Brazilian, in addition to Leandro Trossard.

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42 minutes

Partey swings in a harmful ball this time however it flies previous the face of the aim for a aim kick.

It simply hasn’t clicked for the away aspect thus far, regardless of some flashes of brilliance from Saka. For the Magpies, it’s been a spirited efficiency stuffed with self-discipline and their very own flashes of brilliance from Gordon and Isak, amongst others.

Partey concedes a foul close to his personal field and Arsenal should defend a set-piece this time.

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39 minutes

Gabriel offers it away in a harmful place however he will get away with it as Guimaraes can’t hook the return cross to the overlapping Isak.

Arsenal clear and Longstaff hauls down Trossard. Schar is booked for kicking the ball away – little doubt an Arsenal fan someplace will make a social media submit about that.

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37 minutes

Livramento has dominated the battle with Martinelli thus far down the Arsenal left (although largely in defence, not assault). The total-back wins the second aim kick in as many minutes from the Brazilian.

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35 minutes

Again underway now and Guimaraes is okay to hold on. The away aspect mount an assault however Trossard’s ball is overhit regardless of Saka’s clever run.

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33 minutes

A lull in exercise right here after a few fouls and a few stern phrases from the referee to Gabriel Martinelli.

Guitarreas has stayed down for now.

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31 minutes

Martinelli does nicely to win a nook regardless of being remoted, and the Gunners may have one other probability to provide a harmful set-piece.

Poor once more although, and it goes straight out for a aim kick.

It’s been a frantic sport thus far, particularly when the house aspect assault, as they want to get ahead shortly – in stark distinction to Arsenal’s extra affected person build-up. Nonetheless, it’s forcing Arsenal to attempt to take extra initiative when it does break for them.

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

Anthony Gordon is often more practical working on the left than the correct however that was an excellent first-time cross, and a cause to make use of an out-and-out winger, reasonably than an inverted one. Isak had been in need of targets this season however now has three in three video games. And Arsenal, beforehand the kings of fresh sheets, have conceded once more.

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28 minutes

Corridor delivers a free-kick from deep and it falls to Willock, who produces a very good cross, however it’s headed away.

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26 minutes

CLOSE!

Rice’s nook is healthier this time. It flies in the direction of the again submit and is headed again throughout aim by Saliba, with Corridor doing nicely to dam the rebound from Martinelli to forestall what would have probably been a aim.

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25 minutes

Good play from Saka as he stands up his man and fizzes a low cross into the hall between Pope and his defenders, and Schar does nicely to keep away from the personal aim as he places it behind for a nook.

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23 minutes

Rice swings within the set-piece however once more it doesn’t beat the primary man. Newcastle recycle possession and Willock performs a stunning ball excessive to Gordon, who takes on Timber and manages to win a nook as his deflected shot flashes throughout the aim and goes out.

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21 minutes

Guimaraes fires in a low shot that’s heading broad, however Willock will get a contact that nearly diverts it to make a tough state of affairs for Raya, however the Spaniard pounces onto the unfastened ball.

Arsenal win a free-kick close to the touchline after Schar brings down Merino.

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19 minutes

Saka virtually catches Corridor in possession however Guimaraes does nicely to assist out. The house aspect unfold the play broad once more to Gordon, however his cross isn’t as pinpoint this time.

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17 minutes

Arsenal have had loads of possession for the reason that aim, and the primary actual probability they’ve created since sees Havertz get in behind the house defence and clip in a cross to Saka on the again submit. Nonetheless, the England winger can solely direct a tame header broad.

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15 minutes

The away aspect attempt to get again into it instantly however Rice’s free-kick doesn’t beat the primary man.

Newcastle have dropped 0 factors from successful positions thus far this season.

GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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12 minutes

GOAL! The house aspect are forward!

It is a sensible aim.

Isak receives the ball from the clearing header simply exterior the centre of the field. Newcastle unfold it broad to Gordon on the correct, and he hits a wonderfully curled first-time cross to Isak, who produces an excellent header that flies previous Raya for 1-0!

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10 minutes

The away aspect have had loads of the ball within the final couple of minutes however their possession ends as Timber – who’s popped up in a central place exterior of the field – lays it off to Saka, who fires a limp effort broad of the close to submit. Half an opportunity!

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8 minutes

Arsenal win their first nook and it’s Rice to take – and Pope does nicely underneath stress to punch it away from underneath his personal crossbar.

The house aspect attempt to counter however Isak’s by means of ball is to no one.

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7 minutes

Mikel Merino – who made 24 Premier League appearances for Newcastle – snatches at a really hopeful volley from exterior of the field.

The house aspect attempt to threaten however Willock’s tried by means of ball was too weak, and Martinelli slides in to intercept.

Truthful to say each side have lacked their ordinary remaining little bit of high quality within the opening phases.

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5 minutes

Newcastle win the primary nook of the sport as Willock’s cross is put behind by Gabriel. Gordon swings it in however it’s a poor effort and it’s cleared by havertz as the primary man.

Loads of possession for Arsenal, and Newcastle have given it away a couple of instances already, however the residence aspect are ready to pounce.

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2 minutes

Trossard runs unchallenged from the centre-circle to the sting of the field, however he can solely produce a tame effort that bobbles broad.

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1 min

Havertz and Saka attempt to change passes on the sting of the Newcastle space however it’s lower out, earlier than Joelinton wins the ball again from Partey’s tried cross.

KICK-OFF! Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal

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The Final Publish rings out round St. James’ Park earlier than the groups make a fast huddle and take their positions.

The house aspect get us underway on Tyneside!

Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE

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The 2 groups have emerged from the tunnel at St. James’, so we’re moments away from kick-off within the first sport of matchweek 10 within the Premier League.

Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE

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Match info

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Arsenal haven’t misplaced consecutive away league video games in opposition to Newcastle since their first three visits within the Premier League, between 1994 and 1996.

Arsenal have conceded 9 targets of their final 5 Premier League video games, greater than they’d of their earlier 19 mixed (eight). Certainly, they’ve shipped two or extra targets in 4 of those 5 video games – as many instances as they’d of their earlier 27.

The Gunners have scored extra set piece targets (excluding penalties) than every other staff within the Premier League this season, with 5. Nonetheless, 40 per cent of their targets conceded have come by way of a set piece.

Bukayo Saka has created extra possibilities than every other Premier League participant this season (27), whereas with three targets and 7 assists he’s considered one of 4 gamers with double figures for aim involvements this time period. He’s both scored or assisted a aim in 10 of his final 12 league video games.

Match info

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Newcastle have received two of their final three Premier League residence video games in opposition to Arsenal – as many as they’d of their earlier 19 in opposition to them mixed (drew seven, misplaced 10).

The Magpies are winless of their final 5 Premier League video games (drew two, misplaced three), dropping the final two in a row. They final had an extended run and not using a victory in August and September of 2022 (six video games).

Newcastle misplaced their final Premier League residence match 1-0 in opposition to Brighton, ending a run of 11 video games with out defeat at St James’ Park. It was additionally the primary time they’d failed to attain in 23 residence league video games.

The house aspect have scored 9 targets from an xG of 14.3 within the Premier League this season, netting roughly 5 targets fewer than anticipated.

Alexander Isak averages a aim each 133 minutes within the Premier League for Newcastle – solely Andrew Cole (one each 121 minutes) has a greater common for the Magpies within the competitors.

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Talking in his personal pre-match press convention, Mikel Arteta spoke on his aspect’s harm issues: “I believe there are two facets. One, I believe we’re fairly unfortunate after which clearly the calls for on the gamers each week.

“All of the restrictions which might be hitting the squads means you’ll be able to’t have that massive squads and it’s fairly tough to handle.

“I simply need one of the best for the staff and need to give the staff one of the best probability to win video games. We have to adapt to the rule modifications and as nicely, I attempt to. Hopefully, they’ve tailored and realised feelings are a giant a part of the sport,”

On Newcastle, he added: “Their place after 9 video games is difficult and they’re a improbable staff. They’re well-coached, intense and it’s a nice stadium to play in and we’re trying ahead to it.”

Eddie Howe: “Each sport could be very tough”

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Talking in his pre-match press convention, Eddie Howe mentioned that Arsenal “have their qualities, they’ve a extremely strong look concerning the staff. [They are] superb from set performs and a strong staff and we’ve got to be ready for that take a look at.

“Every little thing is totally different when resulting in chasing video games. We had been in that [leading] place quite a bit final season, not a lot this season, so that you when chasing you find yourself being the reacting staff.

“We don’t need to be in that place, we need to be in management. However no matter it takes to win video games, I’m a agency believer in that.”

Howe mentioned that he was “actually happy” with how his gamers responded to final week’s loss in opposition to Chelsea within the league, including: “Successful at all times makes you are feeling higher about every thing.”

“The atmosphere once more was second to none. It was a promote out [against Chelsea], it was a extremely good feeling. I can’t thank the supporters sufficient for that. There was no hangover from latest outcomes, it was actually good and that helped us massively.”

Newcastle v Arsenal head-to-head

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These two sides have met virtually 200 instances – as we speak would be the 194th sport between the 2, with the primary relationship again to 1893.

General, Arsenal have received 85, Newcastle have received 69 and 39 have ended as attracts.

Final outing, Arsenal beat the Magpies 4-1 on the Emirates (in February), however this fixture final season was one of many defining fixtures of 2023/24 for the Gunners – they misplaced 1-0 in controversial circumstances, later happening to lose the title by simply two factors.

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal occupied with controversial Newcastle loss ‘inevitable’

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels it’s “inevitable” bitter reminiscences of final season’s controversial Premier League loss at Newcastle will come flooding again when his aspect return to St James’ Park.

Magpies ahead Anthony Gordon bundled residence the one aim of the sport a yr in the past, with three VAR checks – to see if the ball went out of play, if there was a foul, and if there was an offside – all going within the hosts’ favour.

Arteta was incensed by the choice to permit Gordon’s effort to face, branding it “embarrassing” and “an absolute shame”, whereas his staff in the end missed out on the title to Manchester Metropolis by two factors.

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal occupied with controversial Newcastle loss ‘inevitable’

Eddie Howe: Newcastle will do ‘no matter it takes to win’ in opposition to Arsenal

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Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle will do “no matter it takes to win” as they head right into a Premier League conflict with Arsenal which has proved explosive up to now.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was livid after final season’s 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park, sealed by Anthony Gordon’s controversial strike, which survived three separate VAR checks and was later described by the Spaniard as “an absolute shame”.

He had been sad too after the Magpies had held his aspect to a 0-0 draw on the Emirates Stadium in January final yr, prompting a debate concerning the “darkish arts” employed by Howe’s males as they gatecrashed the highest 4 to safe Champions League qualification on the finish of the 2022-23 marketing campaign.

Eddie Howe: Newcastle will do ‘no matter it takes to win’ in opposition to Arsenal

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Ethan Nwaneri’s efficiency delighted Mikel Arteta however didn’t shock him because the 17-year-old’s very good strike helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win over Preston and into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

{The teenager} bent in a superb first-half aim after Gabriel Jesus’s first strike since January had set Arsenal on their method, with substitute Kai Havertz including the third early within the second half.

It was one other stand-out Carabao Cup efficiency from academy product Nwaneri, who bought his first senior targets with a brace in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Bolton within the earlier spherical. He might need had two at Deepdale too, however a late strike hit the crossbar.

“He did it yesterday in coaching too, so we’re getting used to that,” the Arsenal boss mentioned.

“He’s a giant expertise, he’s bought the correct angle, he’s bought the correct gamers and context round him and we have to be sure that we put brick by brick in the correct tempo, in the correct order, however we’ve got some participant there.”

Extra from Arteta:

‘A giant expertise’: Ethan Nwaneri shines for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta praises 17-year-old

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11:35 , Chris Wilson

Eddie Howe was delighted with Newcastle’s response after they reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the third yr in a row with a 2-0 win in opposition to Chelsea.

The Magpies bounced again from Sunday’s Premier League defeat in opposition to the identical opponents at Stamford Bridge as two first-half targets sealed victory on Tyneside.

A mistake on the again allowed Alexander Isak to place Newcastle forward within the twenty third minute and so they prolonged their lead simply three minutes later when Joe Willock’s deflected header was changed into his personal web by Axel Disasi.

“We wanted a efficiency and a outcome, I believe we bought that tonight,” Newcastle head coach Howe mentioned.

“Particularly within the first half, I assumed it was hallmark us at our greatest; entrance foot, actually good vitality, good really feel, good high quality, good angle – most significantly – and an enormous win for us.”

Extra from Howe:

Eddie Howe feels cup win over Chelsea could be a massive second in Newcastle’s season

11:30 , Chris Wilson

Richard Jolly at St. James Park:

Gabriel Magalhaes has been handed match to start out for Arsenal, which isn’t completely unsurprising – Mikel Arteta can put gamers straight again into the staff as quickly as they develop into accessible – however is welcome and suggests Arsenal aren’t really in a defensive harm disaster, as had been feared.

No Sandro Tonali in a Newcastle staff which appears to be like heavy on trade, with Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff both aspect of Bruno Guimaraes whereas Joelinton appears to be like set to play within the entrance three.

Staff information

11:27 , Chris Wilson

Mikel Arteta has made only one change from the aspect that drew to Liverpool final week – William Saliba is available in for Ben White at centre-back, with Thomas Partey preserving his place at right-back.

Brazilian defender Gabriel is match to start out after coming off at Anfield.

Staff information

11:22 , Chris Wilson

Newcastle have made three modifications to the aspect that misplaced away to Chelsea final weekend, with the large information being that Anthony Gordon is match to start out – he replaces Harvey Barnes on the left wing.

On the correct wing, Joe Willock is available in for Miguel Almiron, whereas Sean Longstaff replaces Sandro Tonali in midfield.

Line-ups

11:18 , Chris Wilson

Newcastle XI: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Willock, Isak, Gordon.

Subs: Dubravk, Tonali, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Murphy, Miley.

Arsenal XI: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Merino, Saka, Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli.

Subs: Neto, White, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Sterling, Nwaneri, Jesus.

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11:10 , Karl Matchett

Staff information coming in about 5 minutes! Defensive accidents stay for Newcastle however Howe’s massive calls will come additional upfield, the place depth is beginning to impress and trigger a jostle for spots.

Arsenal should juggle the line of defense as soon as extra. Confirmed XIs on the best way.

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11:00 , Karl Matchett

For Newcastle, in the meantime, Eddie Howe desires a return to the formidable defensive resolve of final season, even when his staff obtained criticism for perceived darkish arts on the time.

“We need to make it as uncomfortable as we are able to for any opposition staff coming to St James’ Park. That’s the great thing about taking part in at residence. We don’t need to make this a snug atmosphere for any staff,” he mentioned.

“If you find yourself successful video games, in case you are main video games, every thing is totally different in comparison with when you’re chasing video games.

“Partly, it was over-hyped and talked about extra as a result of we had been in that place quite a bit that season. This season, we’ve got not been in that place as usually, so you find yourself being the reactive staff attempting to chase the sport successfully.

“We don’t need to be in that place, we need to be the staff in management. However actually, doing no matter it takes to win – so long as it’s throughout the guidelines – I’m a agency believer in that.”

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10:50 , Karl Matchett

The Arsenal boss additionally issued updates on the squad’s different harm considerations and confirmed that captain Martin Odegaard could be lacking the sport.

Odegaard is near a return from an ankle harm picked up on worldwide obligation however has not but completed the ultimate phases of his restoration regardless of an intention to be match for Saturday’s match.

“Now’s the stage he’s going to start out doing a little work with us and see how he offers with ache.” the Spaniard mentioned, “With the work fee and the quantity of hours he has put in, I don’t know when he might be prepared. Hopefully quickly.

“Riccy [Calafiori] and Martin [Odegaard] are out positively. With Ben [White], we don’t know but. Let’s wait and see.”

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10:40 , Karl Matchett

Large optimistic information for Arsenal yesterday. Mikel Arteta mentioned that central defender Gabriel may return to the staff in time for the journey to Newcastle following considerations over a possible harm throughout the draw with Liverpool.

Gabriel was substituted out of the sport and hobbled off the pitch sparking considerations that he could also be becoming a member of the Gunners’ ever-growing record of absentees.

Arteta performed down any critical doubts over his health on Wednesday evening the place the 26-year-old defender was in rivalry to play in opposition to Preston within the Carabao Cup. Arsenal received the match 3-0 and Gabriel didn’t function.

“We’re nonetheless assessing him,” Arteta mentioned, “It doesn’t look dangerous in any respect. It was a lot better the subsequent day. Hopefully he’ll be superb. He has carried out some checks.”

Throughout his pre-Newcastle press convention on Friday morning Arteta offered one other hopeful replace on the defender’s situation including: “We now have a coaching session as we speak, if he can full that, he might be accessible.”

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Friday 1 November 2024 17:19 , Karl Matchett

Good morning and welcome to the Unbiased’s dwell protection of the Premier League, the place as we speak we’re headed to St. James’ Park for Newcastle in opposition to Arsenal.

Each had been victorious within the Carabao Cup in midweek however it’s a giant league sport for each for various causes as we speak.