Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal: Match report, player ratings, fan reaction & more

Arsenal and Newcastle clashed in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal headed into the match once again chasing Manchester City after the Sky Blues saw off Leeds on Saturday.

The Premier League title is now all but gone for the Gunners, but they needed a win over the Magpies to keep their slim hopes alive.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have all but guaranteed a Champions League place next season but will have been eager to pick up the win on Sunday to move one step closer to that.

When all was said and done at St James’ Park, Arsenal came away with the win.

Newcastle had a very bright start to the match with Jacob Murphy hitting the post after a minute. Alexander Isak saw a good effort blocked less than a minute later.

The Magpies were then awarded a penalty after seven minutes when Kiwior handled the ball following a shot from Bruno. However, it was overturned as it hit the centre-back’s thigh first.

THAT MAN AGAIN! 🔥

Martin Ødegaard with a brilliant strike to give Arsenal the lead pic.twitter.com/VKkedD2oem

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 7, 2023

Newcastle came close to equalising after 27 minutes when Joe Willock broke Arsenal’s defensive line but Ramsdale saved well and the home side were unable to find an equaliser before the break.

Much like the first half, Newcastle came out swinging in the second 45 with Isak nearly equalising early on but his header hit the post. Ramsdale then made a quick save to deny an effort from Schar 49 minutes in.

Arsenal responded quickly, with Martinelli’s curling effort hitting the crossbar after it had beaten Pope. The Brazilian then saw a cross turned into the Newcastle net by Fabian Schar to make it 2-0.

Player ratings

Newcastle

GK: Nick Pope (7)
RB: Kieran Trippier (6.5)
CB: Sven Botman (6)
CB: Fabian Schar (4)
LB: Dan Burn (5.5)
CM: Joel Willock (6.5)
CM: Bruno Guimares (6)
CM: Joelinton (6)
RW: Jacob Murphy (6.5)
ST: Callum Wilson (6)
LW: Alexander Isak (6.5)

Substitutes

Miguel Almiron (4)
Allan Saint-Maximum (4)
Anthony Gordon (4)
Elliott Anderson (N/A)
Matt Target (N/A)

Arsenal

GK: Aaron Ramsdale (8.5)
RB: Ben White (7)
CB: Jacob Kiwior (7)
CB: Gabriel (6.5)
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko (6.5)
CDM: Jorginho (7)
CDM: Granit Xhaka (7.5)
CAM: Martin Odegaard (7.5)
RW: Bukayo Saka (7)
ST: Gabriel Jesus (6.5)
LW: Gabriel Martinelli (7.5)

Substitutes

Kieran Tierney (5)
Thomas Partey (4)
Eddie Nketiah (N/A)
Leandro Trossard (N/A)
Reiss Nelson (N/A)

Match reaction

What a goal! That’s our captain. #Arsenal

— arsenalblues (@thearsenalblues) May 7, 2023

THE CAPTAIN 🎯

Only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane (13 each) have scored more away goals than Martin Odegaard (9) in the Premier League this season.#BBCFootball #NEWARS pic.twitter.com/FWaXPdUcez

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 7, 2023

Martin Odegaard has now scored 15 non-penalty goals in the Premier League this season, that’s more than any other midfielder.

Pick that one out. 💫 pic.twitter.com/rEYMwWq3GH

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2023

Martin Ødegaard has now scored 15 Premier League goals this season, the joint-most by an Arsenal midfielder in a single campaign alongside Cesc Fàbregas (2009/10).

And they both did it wearing the armband. © pic.twitter.com/rpMyno8oyi

— Squawka (@Squawka) May 7, 2023

Guimaraes again on Saka. Raking studs on back of his ankle. The ref doing nothing.

— Orbinho (@Orbinho) May 7, 2023

Arteta endearing himself to the Newcastle faithful with his touchline antics.

“Lineo, why the f*** is Arteta on the pitch?” shouts one fan. “Get it sorted!”

— Simon Collings (@sr_collings) May 7, 2023

Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Ødegaard are the first pair of Arsenal players to score 15+ goals in a single PL season 🤯 pic.twitter.com/c3c9kjm7g9

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2023