Pro ShotsArsenal striker Bukayo Saka is disappointed after a missed opportunity
NOS Voetbal•vandaag, 15:27
Arsenal suffered its second league defeat on a visit to Newcastle United. Due to the 1-0 loss, the number three of the Premier League, who took office with Jurriën Timber in the ranks, is not only in danger of losing further connection with Manchester City and Liverpool, but also of being overtaken by pursuers.
Newcastle, which was too strong for Tottenham Hotspur (2-1) at home earlier this season and held national champions Manchester City at 1-1, had not yet been dangerous when it took the lead after just under fifteen minutes. A flawless cross from Anthony Gordon ended up on the head of Alexander Isak, who headed it hard: 1-0.
Pro ShotsAlexander Isak celebrates his goal
Arsenal, which has had to do without captain and designer Martin Ødegaard since mid-September, initially got no further than a shot in a scrimmage by Mikel Merino, which was turned by the back of Lewis Hall.
Roller
Immediately after the break, Joe Willock forced Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to dive to prevent worse for the Londoners. With the next opportunity, the midfielder drove the ball high.
Arsenal continued to be unable to get a grip on the fiercely playing home team, who, encouraged by their own fans, emerged victorious in almost every match. Declan Rice nevertheless saw a roller disappear just wide of the Newcastle goal after a short slalom.
Arsenal tried to squeeze out a final offensive with a few substitutions, but that didn’t really get off the ground. It was only in extra time that Rice came close to the equalizer, but he headed wide from a promising position.
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