Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after stalemate at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle: Gunners endure frustrating stalemate but still clear atop Premier League table
Arsenal’s Premier League title charge was checked as the leaders could find no way through third-placed Newcastle United in a disappointing 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Victory would have given Arsenal a 10-point lead but they had to make do with a point against a rock-solid Newcastle who defended superbly to remain unbeaten since August.
The closest the hosts came to breaking the deadlock was in the 87th minute when Newcastle keeper Nick Pope made a great save to keep out a low shot by Eddie Nketiah while Arsenal also had a vociferous late penalty claim waved away.
Newcastle, who have the stingiest defence in the top flight this season, were content to sit deep for most of the evening although Joelinton wasted a good opportunity before the break.
Relive Arsenal vs Newcastle with our blog below:
The best defence in the league
Newcastle could win four consecutive Premier League away matches for the first time since October 1996. The Magpies have the division’s best defensive record, conceding only 11 goals and keeping an unrivalled nine clean sheets.
Leading from the front
Martin Odegaard has been directly involved in 12 goals in his last 13 Premier League appearances, scoring seven and setting up five.
His performances are helping Arsenal increase their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Can Newcastle keep Arsenal quiet?
Arsenal have scored in 17 consecutive Premier League matches since a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle at St. James’ Park in May. Will Newcastle be the ones to end this streak again?
Eddie Howe won’t ‘handcuff’ himself for summer with needless January spending
Eddie Howe has warned he will not derail Newcastle United’s summer transfer mission with needless spending in January.
The Magpies head into Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds at St James’ Park sitting in third place in the table and being tipped to have a significant say in the title race.
Amanda Staveley’s Saudi-backed ownership group have invested around £210million in the squad since completing their takeover in October 2021 and will look to strengthen further within the confines of spending rules, although Howe is adamant they will be shrewd next month.
Eddie Howe won’t ‘handcuff’ himself for summer with needless January spending
The Magpies sit third in the table ahead of Saturday’s clash with Leeds
Newcastle’s hot streak
The 0-0 draw against Leeds on New Year’s Eve brought an end to Newcastle’s run of six straight league victories but they are unbeaten in 12 games since a 2-1 defeat at Liverpool on 31st August with eight wins and four draws during that time.
It is their longest Premier League unbeaten streak since going 14 matches without defeat from May to November 2011.
Elsewhere in the Premier League
There are three other Premier League matches happening tonight.
Everton vs Brighton and Leicester vs Fulham also kick off at 7.45pm before Manchester United take on Bournemouth at 8pm.
The main focus here will be on Arsenal and Newcastle but there will be a few updates on the other games throughout the evening too.
Arsenal vs Newcastle
The Gunners are on a run of 10 straight league victories at Emirates Stadium, dating back to last season.
Arsenal have won 14 of their opening 16 top-flight games - the five other teams to have started a season at least as well all went on to win the title
Martin Odegaard warns title rivals there is plenty more to come from Arsenal
Martin Odegaard has warned Arsenal’s title rivals there is plenty more to come from the Premier League leaders in 2023.
The Gunners start the new year seven points clear at the summit after capitalising on slip-ups from Manchester City and Newcastle with a thrilling 4-2 New Year’s Eve success at Brighton.
Influential Gunners captain Odegaard orchestrated victory on the south coast, claiming the visitors’ second goal before providing a sublime assist for the fourth, scored by Gabriel Martinelli.
Despite 14 wins from 16 top-flight games this term, the playmaker feels Arsenal have significant room for development as they bid to become champions for the first time since 2004.
Martin Odegaard warns title rivals there is plenty more to come from Arsenal
The Gunners start 2023 seven points clear at the summit of the Premier League
Arsenal vs Newcastle
Newcastle won 2-0 at home in the most recent meeting last May and are vying to earn consecutive league victories in this fixture for the first time since the mid-1990s.
Arsenal could equal the Premier League record of 29 clean sheets against a particular opponent, currently held by Manchester United against Tottenham.
Arsenal vs Newcastle team changes
Mikel Arteta names an unchanged team to the one that defeated Brighton last time out. Eddie Nketiah continues to lead the line but Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are both one booking away from triggering a ban.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe brings back Callum Wilson in Newcastle’s only change. Chris Wood is the man who drops out.
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