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Newcastle United played host to Arsenal in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off and produced a stellar defensive showing to build some momentum from their midweek Carabao Cup win over Chelsea and propel themselves up the table.
Eddie Howe’s side triumphed by a single goal to nil, with a vibrant start rewarded with a fantastic Alexander Isak header just 12 minutes in following a terrific Anthony Gordon cross. Thereafter it was a case of concentration and work rate, with Howe having called for a return to last year’s resolve and resilience – and he certainly got it to shut Arsenal out.
The Gunners were desperately disappointing, with no fluidity to their attacking play and even their set-pieces below par in what was a dismal afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s outfit – who could be eight points off the top of the table by the end of the weekend. Follow all the Premier League reaction in our live blog below:
FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
We’re around 10 minutes from the 3pm kick-offs getting started today, so here’s a reminder of those games:
Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Ipswich vs Leicester City
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:51
Hall speaks to TNT
Lewis Hall was awarded man of the match, so he’s been speaking to TNT too. He calls today “a really good performance from us”.
“We know what they can bring, how competitive they are.
“Bukayo is an amazing player, so going into the game I was thinking, ‘if i can keep him a quiet as possible, then I’ve done my job’.
“We know the quality that their wingers have got, we know how good their movements are, so it’s just about stopping balls into the box, and those slipped passes through.
“I’ve absolutely loved my time at Newcastle. I think I’ve improved massively, the defensive part of my game. I’m just focusing on playing well for Newcastle.
On Howe: “He’s got a side in him where, if we need a bit more, he can give us that”.
“We didnt have the greatest start performance-wise, but we picked up a few results. Now we’re getting the results and playing good football, that’s something we can build on for sure.”
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:47
Alexander Isak reacts
Goalscorer Isak is speaking to TNT pitchside, and he says that the result is “a bit of a statement”.
“That was massive. Big game against a big team, I think it means a lot and it’s a bit of a statement.
“[Heading is] not my strongest quality, but it feels good to score.
On the atmosphere today, he adds: “It’s special, of course our fans are amazing every game, win or lose, so of course it gives you an extra boost.
“Arsenal have a strong defence, so it’s a difficult task, but I’m happy that we could score and keep a clean sheet.
“We’ve had a bad spell, but hopefully this win can be an icebreaker for us,” he says as he finishes.
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:40
FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:36
FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
A brilliant result for Newcastle, who move up to eighth in the league. They put in a great performance too, scoring a brilliant goal and backing it up with plenty of intensity in their defensive display.
For Arsenal, it was a poor performance overall, and one that will worry Arteta.
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:31
FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal swing in one last hopeful cross and Nick Pope collects again. He launches it forward but the whistle still doesn’t go!
The away side come forward again…but Havertz concedes a foul and is booked, and that’ll surely be that.
And it is! The final whistle is blown and Newcastle take the three points at home to Arsenal once again!
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:27
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
Is there time for one last chance?
Arsenal spread it wide to Saka, who plays it back to White. He swings in a cross that Pope punches away…
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:26
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
Guimaraes comes off for Kelly, and Newcastle have the three points in sight here!
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:25
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
The away side continue to dominate possession and they have their best chance of the game as Saka cuts in and fires in a trademark cross towards the back post. Declan Rice is there to nod towards goal but it comes off the side of his head and goes wide!
Arsenal could find themselves eight points behind in the title race if they can’t get a goal here.
Chris Wilson2 November 2024 14:24