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Thrilling Draw at St. James’ Park: Newcastle and Arsenal Share Points
Newcastle and Arsenal played out an exciting match at St. James’ Park that ended in a draw. The home side took the lead in the 34th minute with a goal from N. Woltemade, assisted by S. Tonali. The first half ended with a narrow lead for Newcastle.
The second half saw a more incisive Arsenal in search of an equalizer. Despite Arsenal’s favorable ball possession (64% compared to Newcastle’s 36%) and numerous shots (20 compared to 8), Newcastle remained solid in defense for much of the second half. However, Arsenal’s constant pressure finally paid off in the 84th minute when M. Merino scored a goal with an assist from D. Rice, leveling the score.
Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, Gabriel scored a goal for Arsenal in the 90th minute, assisted by M. Odegaard, giving the “Gunners” the lead. The match ended with that score. Referee Jarred Gillett showed yellow cards to R. Calafiori (Arsenal), Joelinton and D. Burn (Newcastle). Arsenal dominated in possession and shots, but Newcastle took advantage of their opportunity in the first half.
Substitutions arsenal: at minute 46 C. Mosquera came in and W. Saliba went out., at minute 70 B. Saka came in and G. Martinelli went out., at minute 70 R. Calafiori came in and M. Merino went out., at minute 82 M. Zubimendi came in and M. Odegaard went out., at minute 88 L. Trossard came in and M. Lewis-Skelly went out.
Substitutions newcastle: at minute 66 J. Murphy came in and A. Elanga went out., at minute 67 A. Gordon came in and K. Trippier went out., at minute 67 N. Woltemade came in and W. Osula went out., at minute 77 V. Livramento came in and J. Lascelles went out., at minute 90 Joelinton came in and H. Barnes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Newcastle
Arsenal
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