FT Newcastle United 1 - 0
Arsenal
Commentary:
90+8' Both teams could have won today but Newcastle just managed to carve out the victory
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Newcastle: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.
90+7' The referee is not having the complaints from Kai Havertz who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+7' Kai Havertz is penalised for pushing Daniel Burn.
90+7' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
90+6' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
90+6' Harvey Barnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
90+5' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+5' Goal kick for Newcastle.
90+5' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
90+5' Bruno Guimaraes is leaving the field to be replaced by Lloyd Kelly in a tactical substitution.
90+4' Nick Pope from Newcastle receives a yellow card for time wasting.
90+4' Oooh... that was a sitter! Declan Rice should have scored from that position
90+4' A chance presents itself to Declan Rice from Arsenal but his header goes wide
90+4' The cross by Bukayo Saka from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+3' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
90+2' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Declan Rice from Arsenal commits a foul by elbowing Sandro Tonali
90+2' Goal kick for Newcastle.
90+1' Ethan Nwaneri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' Lewis Hall relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
89' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
89' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' Yellow card for Jorginho.
88' Jorginho from Arsenal commits a foul by elbowing Bruno Guimaraes
88' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
88' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
87' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
87' Joelinton sends a header towards goal, but David Raya is there to comfortably save it
87' The cross by Valentino Livramento from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
87' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Thomas Partey is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorginho in a tactical substitution.
86' Declan Rice from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alexander Isak
85' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
85' Anthony Gordon is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Barnes in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
84' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
84' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83' Thomas Partey from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bruno Guimaraes
83' The cross by Ben White from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
83' Lewis Hall from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82' Valentino Livramento from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
82' Gabriel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Newcastle start a counter attack.
81' Lewis Hall from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle trips Bukayo Saka
80' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
80' Alexander Isak from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down William Saliba
79' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78' Lewis Hall from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
77' Goal kick for Newcastle.
76' The game is restarted.
75' Nick Pope is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
75' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
74' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
74' Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thomas Partey
73' Lewis Hall wins an air challenge against Bukayo Saka
73' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
73' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Nick Pope relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Today's attendance is 52249.
72' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
72' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Jurrien Timber is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben White in a tactical substitution.
71' Leandro Trossard is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in a tactical substitution.
71' After a tactical foul, Sandro Tonali sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
71' Sandro Tonali is penalised for pushing Kai Havertz.
71' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Sandro Tonali swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
70' Newcastle start a counter attack.
69' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
69' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
68' Lewis Hall successfully blocks the shot
68' A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked.
68' Declan Rice from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
67' Valentino Livramento relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
67' David Raya from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Yellow card for Jurrien Timber.
66' Jurrien Timber from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sandro Tonali
66' Newcastle start a counter attack.
66' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
65' Joseph Willock is leaving the field to be replaced by Sandro Tonali in a tactical substitution.
64' Fabian Schaer successfully blocks the shot
64' A shot by Declan Rice is blocked.
64' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle trips Thomas Partey
64' Alexander Isak shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
64' Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal concedes a foul on Bruno Guimaraes but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
63' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
63' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
62' Yellow card for Joseph Willock.
62' Reckless challenge there. Joseph Willock commits a rough foul on Ethan Nwaneri
61' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
61' Gabriel Martinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Ethan Nwaneri in a tactical substitution.
61' Mikel Merino is leaving the field to be replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko in a tactical substitution.
61' David Raya relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Thomas Partey relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Ball possession: Newcastle: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
60' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
59' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
59' Jurrien Timber is penalised for pushing Sean Longstaff.
58' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
58' Goal kick for Arsenal.
58' Joseph Willock from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
58' Newcastle start a counter attack.
57' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
57' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Yellow card for Mikel Merino.
56' Reckless challenge there. Mikel Merino commits a rough foul on Bruno Guimaraes
56' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
56' William Saliba wins an air challenge against Alexander Isak
55' The ref blows his whistle. Leandro Trossard charged Joseph Willock from behind and it's a free-kick
55' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
55' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
54' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Sean Longstaff
53' William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Anthony Gordon swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
53' Declan Rice successfully blocks the shot
53' A shot by Sean Longstaff is blocked.
52' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
52' Mikel Merino wins an air challenge against Joelinton
52' Bruno Guimaraes relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Declan Rice from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
51' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Valentino Livramento wins an air challenge against Jurrien Timber
50' Ball possession: Newcastle: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
50' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
49' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
49' William Saliba wins an air challenge against Alexander Isak
49' The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Arsenal trips Daniel Burn
49' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
47' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
46' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
46' Good effort by Joseph Willock as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
46' Newcastle start a counter attack.
46' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
46' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' The only goal scored by Newcastle gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Bruno Guimaraes
45+3' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+2' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+1' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
45' Jurrien Timber relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.
45' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
44' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Leandro Trossard from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Thomas Partey from Arsenal trips Joseph Willock
43' Thomas Partey is penalised for pushing Joelinton.
42' Goal kick for Newcastle.
42' The cross by Declan Rice from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Bukayo Saka
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
39' A silly yellow card for Fabian Schaer there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
39' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leandro Trossard
39' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
38' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Mikel Merino wins an air challenge against Sean Longstaff
38' Goal kick for Newcastle.
38' Valentino Livramento from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
37' Joseph Willock makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
37' Goal kick for Newcastle.
36' Bruno Guimaraes comes back onto the field.
36' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
36' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36' The game is restarted.
36' Bruno Guimaraes is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
35' Bruno Guimaraes is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' Dangerous challenge by Mikel Merino from Arsenal. Bruno Guimaraes on the receiving end of that.
34' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' The game is restarted.
33' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
33' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
32' Goal kick for Newcastle.
32' Declan Rice from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
31' Valentino Livramento relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
30' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Nick Pope relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Arsenal start a counter attack.
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.
30' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
29' Mikel Merino from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Jurrien Timber from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bruno Guimaraes
28' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
28' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27' Good effort by Mikel Merino as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
27' Declan Rice from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
26' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Lewis Hall from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
26' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
25' Mikel Merino from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' Anthony Gordon swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
24' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
24' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
24' William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Anthony Gordon from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Fabian Schaer from Newcastle trips Mikel Merino
23' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
22' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
22' Bruno Guimaraes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
21' Jurrien Timber from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
20' The cross by Anthony Gordon from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
20' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
19' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Bruno Guimaraes relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
18' Goal kick for Newcastle.
18' A chance presents itself to Bukayo Saka from Arsenal but his header goes wide
18' Bukayo Saka wins an air challenge against Lewis Hall
18' Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
17' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
17' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17' Lewis Hall wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
16' Joelinton is penalised for pushing William Saliba.
16' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
15' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
15' Lewis Hall from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Lewis Hall from Newcastle trips Bukayo Saka
14' Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
14' Newcastle managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
12' Anthony Gordon provided the assist for the goal.
12' G O O O A A A L - Alexander Isak from Newcastle heads the ball home!12' The cross by Anthony Gordon from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
12' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
12' Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
11' Goal kick for Newcastle.
11' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
11' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
11' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Lewis Hall relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Gordon from Newcastle trips Jurrien Timber
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 56%, Arsenal: 44%.
10' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
9' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
9' Gabriel from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bruno Guimaraes
9' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
8' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Valentino Livramento relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Sean Longstaff from Newcastle trips Leandro Trossard
7' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
7' Alexander Isak wins an air challenge against William Saliba
7' Goal kick for Newcastle.
7' Mikel Merino fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
7' Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Leandro Trossard
6' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Bukayo Saka
6' Kai Havertz from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' Anthony Gordon swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
5' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' A shot by Bruno Guimaraes is blocked.
5' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
5' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
4' David Raya relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
4' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Arsenal trips Lewis Hall
3' Goal kick for Newcastle.
2' Leandro Trossard fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
2' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
2' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
2' The cross by Jurrien Timber from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
1' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
1' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
1' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Newcastle kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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