For the year, Martin Odegaard scored his 15th goal.
Arsenal defeated Newcastle United in a nail-biting match at St. James’ Park, cutting Manchester City‘s lead over them in the Premier League standings to one point.
The team led by Mikel Arteta, who has played one more game than the champions, responded admirably to the pressure created by Manchester City’s victory against Leeds United to win in an exciting game on Tyneside.
Newcastle got off to a fast start in an effort to boost their chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season, with Jacob Murphy hitting the post and having a penalty call reversed by video assistant refereeing.
Arsenal, however, showed their strength and it was inspirational captain Martin Odegaard who followed up his double against Chelsea in midweek by drilling his 15th Premier League goal of the season past Newcastle keeper Nick Pope from 25 yards after 14 minutes.
What followed was a magnificent game full of opportunities in a frenzied atmosphere, Pope saving crucially from Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Odegaard before half-time. Martinelli also struck the bar after the break.
Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale also produced vital stops from Joe Willock and Fabian Schar, with Alexander Isak heading against the post, before The Gunners broke clear to wrap up the three points – Schar turning Martinelli’s cross into his own net in the 71st minute.
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Newcastle United Starting XIAvg Squad number 22 Player name Pope Average rating
6.01
12345678910Squad number2Player name Trippier Average rating
5.62
12345678910 Squad number 5Player name Schär Average rating
4.95
12345678910 Squad number 4 Player name Botman Average rating
5.23
12345678910 Squad number 33 Player name Burn Average rating
5.01
12345678910 Squad number 7 Player name Joelinton Average rating
5.26
12345678910 Squad number 39 Player name Bruno Guimarães Average rating
5.03
12345678910S quad number 28 Player name Willock Average rating
5.46
12345678910 Squad number23 Player name Murphy Average rating
5.31
12345678910 Squad number 9 Player name Wilson Average rating
5.45
12345678910 Squad number 14 Player name Isak Average rating
5.68
12345678910 Substitutes Avg Squad number 8 Player name Gordon Average rating
4.66
12345678910 Squad number 10 Player name Saint-Maximin Average rating
5.44
12345678910Squad number13Player nameTargettAverage rating
4.58
12345678910 Squad number 24 Player name Almirón Average rating
4.92
12345678910 Squad number32 Player nameAndersonAverage rating
4.61
12345678910Share your Newcastle player ratings withFacebookTwitterWhatsAppCopy and share linkArsenalStarting XIAvgSquad number1Player nameRamsdaleAverage rating
8.32
12345678910Squad number4Player nameWhiteAverage rating
7.66
12345678910Squad number15Player nameKiwiorAverage rating
7.42
12345678910Squad number6Player nameGabriel MagalhãesAverage rating
7.60
12345678910Squad number35Player nameZinchenkoAverage rating
6.96
12345678910 Squad number 8 Player nameØdegaardAverage rating
8.43
12345678910 Squad number 20 Player nameJorginhoAverage rating
7.91
12345678910 Squad number 34 Player nameXhakaAverage rating
7.85
12345678910 Squad number 7 Player name Saka Average rating
7.59
12345678910 Squad number 9 Player name Gabriel Jesus Average rating
7.64
12345678910 Squad number 11Player nameGabriel MartinelliAverage rating
8.09
12345678910 Substitutes Avg Squad number 3 Player name Tierney Average rating
8.13
12345678910 Squad number5 Player name Partey Average rating
6.91
12345678910 Squad number 14 Player name NketiahAverage rating
6.83
12345678910 Squad number19 Player name Trossard Average rating
7.08
12345678910 Squad number 24 Player name Nelson Average rating
6.77
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Line-upsNewcastle
Formation 4-3-3
22Pope2 Trippier 5S chär 4 Botman 33 Burn 7 Joelinton 39 Bruno Guimarães 28 Willock 23Murphy 9 Wilson14 Isak
Substitutes
Arsenal
Formation 4-3-3
1Ramsdale 4White 15 Kiwior 6 Gabriel 35Zinchenko 8Ø degaard 20 Jorginho 34Xhaka7Saka9 Gabriel Jesus11Martinelli
Substitutes
Referee:Chris KavanaghAttendance:50,267Match StatsHome TeamNewcastleAway TeamArsenalPossessionHome54%Away46%ShotsHome12Away10Shots on TargetHome5Away6CornersHome9Away4FoulsHome16Away12Live Text Post update
Match ends, Newcastle United 0, Arsenal 2.
90’+7’Full Time
Second Half ends, Newcastle United 0, Arsenal 2.
90’+6’Post update
Foul by Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United).
90’+6’Post update
Thomas Partey (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90’+6’Booking
Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card.
90’+6’Booking
Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card.
90’+5’Post update
Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90’+5’Post update
Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal).
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Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Ben White.
90’+3’Post update
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Reiss Nelson.
90’+2’Post update
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
90’+2’Post update
Attempt saved. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matt Targett.
90’Post update
Attempt missed. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Elliot Anderson following a corner.
89’Post update
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Reiss Nelson.
87’Post update
Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
87’Post update
Foul by Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal).
87’Substitution
Substitution, Arsenal. Reiss Nelson replaces Bukayo Saka.
87’Substitution
Substitution, Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah replaces Gabriel Jesus.
85’Post update
Foul by Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United).
85’Post update
Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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