In a recent bad phase, the Arsenal stumbled again Premier Leagueand was defeated by Newcastle 1-0 at St James’ Park, in the 10th round of the competition. Still in the first half, Alexander Isak, with a header, scored the only goal in the Magpies’ home win.
This was the third match in a row for the Londoners without a win in the English Championship. Mikel Arteta’s men are in third place, with 18 points, and could leave the G-5 in this round, while Eddie Howe’s team ended a drought of five games and jumped into eighth place, with 15.
👀 HOW WAS THE GAME?
In a clash of different ideas, Newcastle bet on long stretches of speed with their wings, while Arsenal, with the ball, did not find many spaces and the aerial ball was a weapon. The home side had better luck and opened the scoring after 12 minutes: Gordon made a great cross, Isak left Gabriel Magalhães’ mark and stretched out to open the scoring, scoring his 12th goal in Last 12 games at St. Louis. James Park.
Without the play of Odegaard, the Gunners found themselves stuck with the individuality of names like Saka and Trossard, who did not appear, and were almost unable to create a dangerous chance for Nick Pope’s goal. The most obvious came in the 48th minute of the second half, with Declan Rice’s free header leaving north-west England scoreless.
✅ TECHNICAL SHEET
Arsenal 1×0 Newcastle
10th round – Premier League
🥅 Cry: Aleksander Isak (NEW – 12′ 1T)
🟨 Yellow cards: Fabian Schär, Joe Willock, Sandro Tonali and Nick Pope (NEW); Mikel Merino, Jurrien Timber, Jorginho and Kai Havertz (ARS)
🟥 Red Cards: –
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⚽ GAME SCALATIONS
NEWCASTLE (Technician: Eddie Howe)
Nick Pope; Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn and Lewis Hall; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimarães (Lloyd Kelly) and Joe Willock (Sandro Tonali); Anthony Gordon (Harvey Barnes), Alexander Isak and Joelinton
ARSENAL (Coach: Mikel Arteta)
David Raya; Thomas Partey (Jorginho), William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Jurrien Timber (Ben Bán); Mikel Merino (Oleksandr Zinchenko), Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard (Gabriel Jesus); Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli (Ethan Nwaneri)
Isak celebrates Newcastle’s goal against Arsenal in the Premier League (Photo: Paul Ellis / AFP)All about it
Interview between Time.news Editor and Football Expert
Time.news Editor: Welcome to our special segment on the latest developments in the Premier League! Today, we’re diving into Newcastle’s impressive victory over Arsenal. Joining us is football analyst, Dr. Claire Reynolds, to break down the match. Claire, thanks for being here!
Dr. Claire Reynolds: It’s my pleasure! The energy in St. James’ Park was palpable, and it was a significant win for Newcastle.
Editor: Absolutely! Let’s start with the game itself. Alexander Isak scored the only goal with a header early in the match. What did you think about his performance and the overall strategy from Newcastle?
Claire: Isak’s goal was a brilliant display of positioning and timing. He capitalized on a fantastic cross from Anthony Gordon, showing his aerial prowess. Newcastle’s strategy relied on exploiting the wings and utilizing their pace, which they executed to perfection. Their style contrasted sharply with Arsenal’s more methodical approach, which seemed to struggle with Newcastle’s physical play and defensive organization.
Editor: You mentioned Arsenal’s struggle; this was their third consecutive match without a win. What do you think is going wrong for Mikel Arteta’s side?
Claire: Arsenal has looked disjointed lately, particularly in the absence of Martin Ødegaard. He’s the linchpin of their midfield and when he’s not performing, the team’s creativity diminishes significantly. The reliance on individual brilliance from players like Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard is risky, especially when they’re not finding spaces. They often lacked the cutting edge needed to break through Newcastle’s defense.
Editor: Interesting points! The match stats suggest that Newcastle had a better grasp on set pieces and aerial duels. How crucial was that in achieving their victory?
Claire: Very crucial! Aerial duels can turn the tide in tightly contested matches, and Newcastle’s ability to win those battles not only helped them score but also stifled Arsenal’s attempts to establish a rhythm. Additionally, Newcastle’s height and physicality made them a constant threat during set pieces, which was showcased by Isak’s goal.
Editor: Looking ahead, what could be the implications of this match for both teams?
Claire: For Newcastle, this victory could be a turning point. They ended a difficult streak of five games without a win and could build momentum from here. As for Arsenal, they need to regroup quickly; dropping points at this stage could threaten their position in the top tier of the Premier League. They’re currently in third place but need to address their performance if they want to stay competitive in the title race.
Editor: Great insights, Claire! with Newcastle now sitting in eighth position and looking to climb higher, do you think they have what it takes to challenge for even European spots this season?
Claire: It’s definitely possible! If they can maintain this form, particularly leveraging their home advantage at St. James’ Park, they could contend for a European spot. The key will be consistency and continuing to build on their defensive solidity while harnessing the attacking talents they have.
Editor: Thank you so much for your analysis, Claire. It was a pleasure having you with us today to discuss this thrilling match.
Claire: Thank you for having me! I look forward to seeing how the season unfolds.