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Scorers: Isak 12′
A toothless Arsenal fell to a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park, as an Alexander Isak goal in the opening stages proving the difference.
The Gunners began the game on the front foot, with Leandro Trossard dragging the first effort of the contest wide from the edge of the penalty area.
The home side began to settle though, and took the lead after just 12 minutes with their first effort of the game as Alexander Isak powered home a header from an Anthony Gordon cross to hand his side an early advantage.
Though Arsenal continued to dominate the ball, Newcastle remained a threat on the counter attack as the visitors pushed forward in search of an equaliser.
Chances came at both ends as Bukayo Saka flashed a cross along the six yard box before Mikel Merino’s effort was blocked on the line by Lewis Hall, while at the other end Anthony Gordon provided a teasing cross of his own that Newcastle could not convert.
The game became increasingly broken up as the half went on, with both sides guilty of a series of petty fouls which ensured that no momentum could be built. leaving Newcastle heading into the break narrowly in front.
The hosts emerged stronger after half time too, with Joe Willock seeing his effort saved by David Raya within moments of kick off. Arsenal continued to see more of the ball but could not do anything with it as Isak stung the palms of Raya at the other end.
Mikel Arteta rang the changes, with Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White all coming on in a bid to rescue at least a point from the game.
But they still couldn’t inject any momentum into the game, with the Gunners stuck firmly in first gear as Newcastle defended stoutly.
Heading into the final ten minutes Arsenal finally managed to create some pressure, but they were still unable to test Nick Pope in between the posts for the Magpies as they closed in on a famous win.
Deep in stoppage time, Declan Rice nodded Arsenal’s best chance wide from six yards out, summing up the poor Arsenal performance and ensuring they left St James’ Park with nothing.
Still to come…
Bournemouth are looking to continue their good form as they host reigning champions Manchester City.
Leicester City face an Ipswich side still seeking their first Premier League win of the season.
Liverpool play host to Brighton in a repeat of their midweek clash in the EFL Cup.
Nottingham Forest will be looking to continue their good start to the season against West Ham.
Southampton and Everton meet in a relegation six pointer.
Finally, winless Wolves welcome Crystal Palace to Molineux.
📸 PAUL ELLIS – AFP or licensors
