Arsenal vs Newcastle United, 2023-24 English Premier League
· English Premier League
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4 - 1
4 - 1
Superb Arsenal rout Newcastle to keep pace with leaders
Rampant Arsenal remained hot on the heels of the top two in the title battle with an emphatic 4-1 victory over a struggling Newcastle United side in the Premier League on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.
- 1': Attempt blocked. William Saliba (Arsenal) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Declan Rice with a cross.
- 1': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Miguel Almirón.
- 2': Attempt missed. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jorginho following a corner.
- 3': Foul by Kai Havertz (Arsenal).
- 3': Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Hand ball by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 7': Foul by Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal).
- 7': Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Declan Rice.
- 10': Attempt saved. Declan Rice (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
- 10': Offside, Arsenal. Bukayo Saka is caught offside.
- 11': Offside, Newcastle United. Anthony Gordon is caught offside.
- 12': Foul by Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United).
- 12': Jorginho (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) header from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
- 13': Delay in match because of an injury Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United).
- 14': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 17': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Tino Livramento.
- 18': Attempt saved. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross.
- 18': Own Goal by Sven Botman, Newcastle United. Arsenal 1, Newcastle United 0.
- 21': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Kai Havertz (Arsenal).
- 21': Foul by Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal).
- 21': Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 24': Goal! Arsenal 2, Newcastle United 0. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 27': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.
- 30': Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 30': Jorginho (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 31': Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 32': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
- 34': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Bruno Guimarães.
- 35': Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 37': Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Jorginho (Arsenal).
- 38': Attempt saved. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 38': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Loris Karius.
- 40': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
- 40': Delay in match because of an injury Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 41': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 43': Hand ball by Kai Havertz (Arsenal).
- 44': Offside, Arsenal. Bukayo Saka is caught offside.
- 45'+2': Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Ben White (Arsenal).
- 45'+2': Offside, Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier is caught offside.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Arsenal 2, Newcastle United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Arsenal 2, Newcastle United 0.
- 47': Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli with a through ball.
- 49': Attempt saved. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tino Livramento.
- 51': Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Foul by Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal).
- 52': Foul by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
- 52': Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
- 53': Kai Havertz (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Jorginho (Arsenal).
- 62': Attempt missed. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães.
- 64': Substitution, Arsenal. Leandro Trossard replaces Gabriel Martinelli.
- 64': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy replaces Miguel Almirón.
- 64': Substitution, Newcastle United. Harvey Barnes replaces Alexander Isak.
- 65': Goal! Arsenal 3, Newcastle United 0. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kai Havertz.
- 67': Offside, Arsenal. Leandro Trossard is caught offside.
- 68': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Sven Botman.
- 69': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Jacob Murphy.
- 69': Goal! Arsenal 4, Newcastle United 0. Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Declan Rice with a cross following a corner.
- 71': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Declan Rice (Arsenal).
- 72': Foul by Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal).
- 72': Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 73': Substitution, Newcastle United. Joe Willock replaces Bruno Guimarães.
- 73': Substitution, Newcastle United. Dan Burn replaces Tino Livramento.
- 73': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jamaal Lascelles replaces Sven Botman.
- 75': Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Dan Burn (Newcastle United).
- 76': Substitution, Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe replaces Martin Ødegaard.
- 76': Substitution, Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah replaces Kai Havertz.
- 76': Substitution, Arsenal. Reiss Nelson replaces Bukayo Saka.
- 80': Foul by Lewis Miley (Newcastle United).
- 80': Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Eddie Nketiah.
- 81': Foul by Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal).
- 81': Joe Willock (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Goal! Arsenal 4, Newcastle United 1. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dan Burn with a cross.
- 89': Substitution, Arsenal. Mohamed Elneny replaces Jorginho because of an injury.
- 89': Delay in match because of an injury Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal).
- 89': Delay in match because of an injury Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
- 90': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+3': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Jacob Murphy.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Reiss Nelson (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Declan Rice.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Arsenal 4, Newcastle United 1.
- 0': Match ends, Arsenal 4, Newcastle United 1.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Arsenal 4, Newcastle United 1.
- 0': Match ends, Arsenal 4, Newcastle United 1.
Statistics
 NEW |
ARS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 15 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 45.2 | Possession | 54.8 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.7 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 370 | Accurate Passes | 472 |
| 462 | Passes | 557 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 7 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 60 | Long Balls | 58 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 11 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 6 |
| 21 | Clearances | 6 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,298
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,298
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 34 | +56 | 77 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 33 | +48 | 76 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 35 | +41 | 75 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 35 | +21 | 67 |
Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | David Raya (GK) |
| 6 | Gabriel |
| 2 | William Saliba |
| 15 | Jakub Kiwior |
| 4 | Ben White |
| 20 | Jorginho |
| 41 | Declan Rice |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaard  |
| 29 | Kai Havertz |
| 11 | Gabriel Martinelli |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Loris Karius (GK) |
| 4 | Sven Botman |
| 5 | Fabian Schär |
| 21 | Valentino Livramento |
| 2 | Kieran Trippier |
| 39 | Bruno Guimarães |
| 67 | Lewis Miley |
| 36 | Sean Longstaff |
| 14 | Alexander Isak |
| 10 | Anthony Gordon |
| 24 | Miguel Almirón |
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