Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal

 

Our unbeaten start to the season came to an end at St James’ Park as Anthony Gordon’s strike gave Newcastle United victory.

A scrappy game was decided by a scrappier goal, as the former man poked home from close range after a scramble on the goalline on 63 minutes that was scrutinised by VAR for numerous issues, but the Geordies survived to ultimately take the three points.

It was a frustrating evening for Mikel Arteta’s side who failed to really test Nick Pope in the Magpies goal throughout, with the best chance falling Gabriel Martinelli’s way just before half-time but that was a routine stop for the home goalkeeper.