News
Newcastle United

Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar return from bans and both should start for the Magpies against Arsenal.
Joelinton is a doubt, but Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles and Harvey Barnes miss out for Newcastle.
Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are injured for the Gunners.
Neto is ineligible, though wouldn't have started anyway.
Ethan Nwaneri may start for Arsenal in midweek.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+5'

The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+4'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) commits a foul during an attacking move.
90+4'

Arsenal fail to score from a corner as Martin Dubravka (Newcastle Utd) leaps to collect the ball.
90+3'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. The ball goes behind for a corner. Arsenal will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
90+2'

A yellow card for a tackle by Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd). Simon Hooper doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
90+1'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Bruno Guimaraes trots off the pitch and is replaced by Lewis Miley (Newcastle Utd).
90

There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
90'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) connects with the corner but his looping header goes well over.
90'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) will deliver the corner kick.
89'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the bottom left corner, but Martin Dubravka shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
88'

A wild effort from Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) on the edge of the box flies well wide of the right post.
87'

Eddie Howe has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Callum Wilson (Newcastle Utd) replacing Alexander Isak.
87'

That will be all from Sandro Tonali who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Sean Longstaff (Newcastle Utd).
86'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
83'

Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) was probably a bit loose with his words to Simon Hooper, who decides to show him a yellow.
83'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Simon Hooper signals.
81'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
80'

Eddie Howe decides to make a substitution. Sven Botman will be replaced by Emil Krafth (Newcastle Utd).
80'

A substitution has been made. Jacob Murphy goes off and Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) comes on.
79'

The corner by Declan Rice (Arsenal) lacks accuracy as it's hit with too much power. The ball goes out of play and Newcastle will have a goal kick.
79'

A cross into the box from Jorginho (Arsenal) is cleared.
78'

Mikel Arteta has decided to substitute Thomas Partey and he is replaced by Jorginho (Arsenal).
78'

Substitution. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Jurrien Timber walks off.
77'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.
75'

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) sends a rebound goalwards towards the right-hand post, but the goalkeeper stretches to stop it.
73'

Martin Dubravka (Newcastle Utd) is able to continue to play.
72'

Martin Dubravka (Newcastle Utd) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
71'

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play. The ball goes out of play and Newcastle will have a goal kick.
70'

Sven Botman (Newcastle Utd) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Simon Hooper saw the whole situation. It's a free kick to Arsenal in a dangerous position.
68'

The corner from Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) is cleared away by the defence.
67'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Arsenal force a corner. They send men into the box.
67'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
67'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick.
63'

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it. The ball is behind the touchline and Newcastle will take a throw-in.
62'

A corner kick by Arsenal is thwarted by the well prepared Martin Dubravka (Newcastle Utd).
61'

The corner is swung in but Arsenal can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away. Arsenal win a corner.
61'

Here is a change. Martin Odegaard is going off and Mikel Arteta gives the last tactical orders to Mikel Merino (Arsenal).
61'

Here comes a substitution. Leandro Trossard is given a rest as he is replaced by Raheem Sterling (Arsenal).
60'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range low towards the middle of the goal, but David Raya is equal to it and makes an easy save.
58'

Simon Hooper blows the whistle, Thomas Partey (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul.
55'

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) commits a foul and Simon Hooper immediately signals a free kick.
52'

Goal! Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) seizes on the loose ball after a huge error from David Raya and finds the back of the net from inside the box. 2:0.
51'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) overhits the corner kick and none of his teammates can their head on it. The ball goes out of play and Newcastle will have a goal kick.
50'

An attempted cross from Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) is cleared. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick.
50'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) swings in a cross from the corner, but Martin Dubravka reads it well and gathers the ball.
49'

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Arsenal will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
49'

It looked like the long-range shot by Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) would end up in the net, but the effort went painfully wide of the left post. The goalkeeper was quite lucky this time.
47'

Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) is shown a yellow card by the referee for a bad sliding tackle on an opponent.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+6'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+3'

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
45+2'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) goes on a weaving run through the defence and gets within shooting range but his effort is blocked. Newcastle have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
45+1'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) produces an effort from the edge of the box, but doesn't hit the ball properly and sends it yards wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.
45

5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Kai Havertz.
44'

Simon Hooper shows the yellow card to William Saliba (Arsenal) for a heavy challenge.
42'

The expression of the referee Simon Hooper is crystal clear. This behaviour won't be tolerated. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) is shown a yellow card.
40'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).
37'

Gabriel Martinelli is substituted due to injury. Mikel Arteta gives a chance to Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).
36'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
36'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Newcastle.
35'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Simon Hooper blows his whistle for a foul. That's a free kick to Arsenal.
34'

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
29'

A pass into the penalty area from Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) is intercepted by the defence. The ball is out of play. Arsenal will take a throw-in.
26'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
25'

Arsenal have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender. The linesman points to the corner flag, Arsenal are going to take it.
25'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Arsenal. Corner kick. Arsenal will have an opportunity.
24'

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot low towards the middle of the goal. However, Martin Dubravka anticipates the shot and makes an easy save. The linesman makes the right call and Arsenal will have a corner.
19'

GOAL! Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) got to the ball in front of the goal and he couldn't miss from there. His low drive went in off the right-hand post. The score is 1:0.
19'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) blows a big chance! He quickly whipped the ball from inside the box towards the net to beat the keeper, but his effort crashes against the left post.
19'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) latches onto a good pass inside the box and shoots. The effort beats the keeper, but deflects off the right post to safety.
18'

A precise first-time shot by Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) inside the box is unwittingly blocked by a defender.
16'

Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) receives a cross in the box and attempts to shoot, but mishits the ball and misses the goal.
15'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
14'

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.
11'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) is penalised for a foul. Simon Hooper had a clear view and blows his whistle.
10'

Thomas Partey (Arsenal) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. Newcastle will take a free kick.
7'

The goal by Newcastle is DISALLOWED on the advice of the video assistant referee due to an offside.
6'

Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an offside in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Newcastle players aren’t happy.
4'

Goal! After receiving a sweet pass, Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) unleashes a shot straight inside the left post. Good team effort!
4'

Simon Hooper blows his whistle as Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack.
3'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Simon Hooper no option but to blow his whistle. Newcastle are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
2'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
2'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender. The referee signals a corner kick to Arsenal.
1'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) is penalised for holding. Simon Hooper signals a set piece. Arsenal have a free kick from a promising distance.
1'

The match has just started.

The players are on the pitch and Arsenal will have the kick-off.

Simon Hooper will officiate today.

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