Arsenal scored two late goals to beat Newcastle and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points. The Gunners dominated the early stages and Viktor Gyokeres thought he had won a penalty, but VAR overturned the decision.

Eddie Howe has admitted a 'huge blow' as Newcastle star was stretchered out in their Premier League defeat to Arsenal.

“It’s a massive opportunity now to make a statement and to prove to everybody, and ourselves, the team that we are,” Mikel Arteta declared in the aftermath of Arsenal’s dramatic win at Newcastle. It was not just the three points that resonated but ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups. A staple fixture of the Premier League era will be staged at St James’ Park this weekend when Newcastle United host Arsenal.

In Newcastle, Arsenal face an opponent who has frequently got the better of them at St James' Park in recent seasons

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Although Arsenal failed to win a trophy in that time, he did propel them to the Champions League semi-final with a goal against Real Madrid, scoring six goals in 12 striker appearances. Those performances meant Merino was labelled as ‘unbelievable’ by Premier League icon Chris Sutton.

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon has a secret release clause in the contract extension he signed last year, amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Emile Smith-Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in extra time as Mikel Arteta's side began their FA Cup defence with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the third round at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.