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.
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Arsenal vs Newcastle line-ups
Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Nketiah
Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Wilson
Newcastle must ‘keep perspective’ following frustrating stalemate with Leeds, Eddie Howe says
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has urged his players not to lose perspective after their hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were thwarted by Leeds United.
The high-flying Magpies were forced to a settle for a point from a 0-0 draw at a rain-soaked St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon, but still end 2022 sitting in third place in the table.
Asked if it was important to maintain perspective after a remarkable 12 months for a club which a year ago was entrenched in a relegation battle, head coach Howe said: “I think it is.”
Newcastle must ‘keep perspective’ following Leeds stalemate, Howe says
The Magpies sat third in the Premier League table as 2022 drew to a close.
Unbeatable Arsenal?
Arsenal are the only team with a 100% winning record in Premier League games played at home this season having won all seven matches at the Emirates so far.
Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to win their first eight home matches in a top-flight season for the first time in the club’s history.
They’ve got a good chance too. Arsenal have won their last 11 home games against Newcastle in all competitions – only against Stoke (an ongoing run since 1983) have they ever won more consecutive home matches (16).
Arsenal vs Newcastle
Arsenal have won 11 successive home games against Newcastle in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in each of the last seven.
Their last loss to the Magpies was a 1-0 league defeat in November 2010.
Arsenal go seven points clear at the top after winning six-goal thriller at Brighton
Premier League leaders Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top going into the new year after a glorious Gabriel Martinelli goal capped a thrilling 4-2 victory at Brighton.
Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah set the Gunners on course for a fifth consecutive top-flight success to cement their status as serious title contenders.
Kaoru Mitoma reduced Albion’s deficit 25 minutes from time before Martinelli, aided by a wonderful Odegaard assist, raced half the length of the pitch to stylishly restore the three-goal advantage.
Seagulls substitute Evan Ferguson increased the tension going into the final stages by claiming his first Premier League goal, while Mitoma thought he had set up a grandstand finish, only for his 89th-minute strike to be disallowed for offside.
Despite the unwanted anxiety of the late drama, the in-form visitors held on to celebrate an impressive victory and take a healthy advantage into 2023.
Arsenal go seven points clear at the top after winning six-goal thriller at Brighton
Brighton 2-4 Arsenal: All four of the Gunners’ starting attackers netted as the Seagulls twice tried to get back in the match late on
Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction
Newcastle haven’t been beaten in the league since August of last year but lacked a clinical edge in front of goal last time out against Leeds.
Arsenal will be more aggressive this evening which could leave them vulnerable defensively but with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Eddie Nketiah all in great form the league leaders should have enough firepower to get through this tough test.
Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle.
Arsenal vs Newcastle predicted line-ups
Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Nketiah
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Almiron, Wilson, Joelinton
What is the early team news?
Arsenal remain without Gabriel Jesus, but Eddie Nketiah has scored on his last two appearances for the Gunners, while Buyako Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have also found the target.
Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson and nearing a return but aren’t ready yet, so Arsenal could be unchanged.
Matt Targett has joined Newcastle’s list of injury absentees, which includes Alexander Isak, Jonjo Shelvey and Emil Krafth.
However, Callum Wilson should return to the starting line-up.
How to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle
The match will kick off at 7:45pm GMT on Tuesday 3rd January.
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting from 7pm.
Arsenal vs Newcastle
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Arsenal take on Newcastle in a top of the table clash.
The Gunners are sitting on a pretty seven point lead over Manchester City with third-placed Newcastle a couple of points further back.
That could all change tonight though as Eddie Howe’s side make the trip to London having not lost in the league since a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool back in August. That’s a run of 12 fixtures and they’ll be confident of taking something out of the match at the Emirates stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s high flyers are full of confidence though and they’ll be hoping to further extend their lead over City who have a difficult game against Chelsea coming up later this week.
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