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Arsenal 'strangled by fear' - but Eze offers X-Factor
Arsenal narrowly defeats Newcastle, Eze shines despite injuries
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Latest: Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0
TL;DR
Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with Eze scoring the only goal of the match. Newcastle started strong but couldn't capitalize on their early chances.
Key points
- Arsenal won 1-0 against Newcastle United
- Eze scored the only goal of the match
- Newcastle had early scoring opportunities
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Latest: Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0
Eze's fine whipped finish from 20 yards gave goalkeeper Nick Pope no chance and put the title-chasing hosts ahead early on at the Emirates Stadium.
The Magpies had started well and threatened inside the opening 20 seconds when ex-Gunner Joe Willock - one of five players brought into the side by Eddie Howe following last weekend's defeat to Bournemouth - burst through the middle and played in Will Osula, who missed his kick.
Skipper Bruno Guimarães, recently back from injury and in the starting line-up for the first time since February, then lashed just over from the edge of the box after picking up Sandro Tonali's pass.
At the other end, Eze lashed just wide following a short corner before another similar routine saw Kai Havertz give the England international another shooting opportunity from the edge of the box, which he dispatched with aplomb.
Newcastle United: Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Sandro Tonali, Malick Thiaw, Will Osula, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimarães (c), Jacob Ramsey, Lewis Miley
Substitutes: Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Alex Murphy, Sean Neave
Q&A
What was the final score of the Arsenal vs Newcastle United match?
The final score was Arsenal 1, Newcastle United 0.
Who scored the winning goal for Arsenal against Newcastle United?
Eze scored the winning goal for Arsenal with a fine finish from 20 yards.
What were Newcastle United's key chances in the match against Arsenal?
Newcastle had early chances, including a missed kick from Will Osula and a shot from Bruno Guimarães that went just over the bar.