Newcastle United vs Arsenal

Martin Oedegaard provided the assist for the goal.

Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Myles Lewis-Skelly is penalised for pushing Anthony Elanga

Joelinton is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Barnes in a tactical substitution.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

William Osula from Newcastle United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down William Saliba

The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Mikel Merino is penalised for pushing Bruno Guimaraes

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.

Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Leandro Trossard is leaving the field to be replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly in a tactical substitution.

A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Reckless challenge there. Daniel Burn commits a rough foul on Gabriel Martinelli

Yellow card for Daniel Burn

Daniel Burn is shown a yellow card by the referee

VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Newcastle United.

After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Newcastle United!

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

A shot by Anthony Elanga is blocked

The cross by Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United successfully finds a teammate in the box.

William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance

Declan Rice from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.

The cross by Declan Rice from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

G O O O A A A L - Mikel Merino Arsenal scores with a header.

Declan Rice provided the assist for the goal.

Gabriel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

William Osula is penalised for pushing Jurrien Timber

The referee is not having the complaints from Joelinton who is given a yellow card for dissent

Dangerous challenge by Joelinton from Newcastle United. Mikel Merino on the receiving end of that.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Viktor Gyoekeres from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target

Viktor Gyoekeres goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Viktor Gyoekeres but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Viktor Gyoekeres finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Martin Zubimendi is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Oedegaard in a tactical substitution.

Goal kick for Newcastle United

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Jamaal Lascelles wins an air challenge against Viktor Gyoekeres

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.

Goal kick for Arsenal

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Valentino Livramento is injured and is replaced by Jamaal Lascelles.

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

Valentino Livramento is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance

Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Dangerous challenge by William Saliba from Arsenal. Valentino Livramento on the receiving end of that.

Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box

A shot by Viktor Gyoekeres is blocked

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.

Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in a tactical substitution.

Riccardo Calafiori is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.

Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked

Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance

Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance

Anthony Gordon is leaving the field to be replaced by Anthony Elanga in a tactical substitution.

Jacob Murphy is leaving the field to be replaced by Kieran Trippier in a tactical substitution.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Riccardo Calafiori

The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Burn from Newcastle United trips Gabriel

Nick Woltemade is leaving the field to be replaced by William Osula in a tactical substitution.

Jacob Murphy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Newcastle United start a counter attack

A shot by Jacob Murphy is blocked

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.

Sandro Tonali swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Viktor Gyoekeres from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

The cross by Jurrien Timber from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Goal kick for Newcastle United

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Leandro Trossard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

Jurrien Timber sends a header towards goal, but Nick Pope is there to comfortably save it

Nick Pope makes a crucial save!

Declan Rice from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.

The cross by Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Jurrien Timber from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target

Jurrien Timber goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Jurrien Timber but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Jurrien Timber finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Joelinton from Newcastle United sends an effort wide of target

Joelinton goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Joelinton but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Joelinton finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Goal kick for Arsenal

Sven Botman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

The referee signals a free kick as Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal trips Valentino Livramento

Yellow card for Riccardo Calafiori

Riccardo Calafiori is shown a yellow card by the referee

Riccardo Calafiori relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

The cross by Leandro Trossard from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Eberechi Eze from Arsenal fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target

Goal kick for Newcastle United

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.

Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Joelinton makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Nick Woltemade relieves the pressure with a clearance

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Goal kick for Arsenal

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

The second half is underway

Cristhian Mosquera is leaving the field to be replaced by William Saliba in a tactical substitution.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance

Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United is ruled offside

Daniel Burn from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.

It's over! The referee blows for half time

Daniel Burn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Cristhian Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Jurrien Timber makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Goal kick for Newcastle United

The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Anthony Gordon

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Sandro Tonali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance

The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added

Martin Zubimendi relieves the pressure with a clearance

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Bukayo Saka hand-balls

Bukayo Saka controls the ball with his hand

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.

Sandro Tonali comes back onto the field.

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Burn from Newcastle United trips Bukayo Saka

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

The game is restarted

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Sandro Tonali is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.

Malick Thiaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

Sandro Tonali is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal start a counter attack

Sven Botman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Reckless challenge there. Jurrien Timber commits a rough foul on Anthony Gordon

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance

Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Sven Botman from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.

Cristhian Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance

Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United takes a short corner kick from the left.

The cross by Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United successfully finds a teammate in the box.

G O O O A A A L - Nick Woltemade Newcastle United scores with a header.

Sandro Tonali provided the assist for the goal.

Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Goal kick for Newcastle United

Bukayo Saka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Good effort by Bukayo Saka as he directs a shot on target, but Nick Pope saves it

Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.

Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

A shot by Eberechi Eze is blocked

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Sandro Tonali relieves the pressure with a clearance

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.

A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Good effort by Eberechi Eze as he directs a shot on target, but Nick Pope saves it

Nick Pope makes a crucial save!

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

A shot by Eberechi Eze is blocked

Sven Botman successfully blocks the shot

Goal kick for Newcastle United

POST! So nearly a goal by Leandro Trossard but his finish hits the post!

Newcastle United start a counter attack

Good effort by Anthony Gordon as he directs a shot on target, but David Raya saves it

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

A chance presents itself to Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal but his header goes wide

Goal kick for Newcastle United

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Jurrien Timber makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Bruno Guimaraes is penalised for pushing Leandro Trossard

The cross by Declan Rice from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Viktor Gyoekeres creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

The referee signals a free kick as Declan Rice from Arsenal trips Bruno Guimaraes

Riccardo Calafiori relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance

Sandro Tonali swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.

Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

The match resumes with a drop ball

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance

Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field

After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Arsenal!

VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Arsenal.

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 47%, Arsenal: 53%.

Sandro Tonali swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

David Raya from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Gabriel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Jacob Murphy could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

PENALTY! - Nick Pope from Newcastle United commits a penalty against Viktor Gyoekeres.

Declan Rice from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.

Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.

Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance

Riccardo Calafiori relieves the pressure with a clearance

Sandro Tonali swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.

Malick Thiaw sends a header towards goal, but David Raya is there to comfortably save it

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Jurrien Timber from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Sven Botman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Jurrien Timber makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

A shot by Viktor Gyoekeres is blocked

Sven Botman successfully blocks the shot

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball

Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Nick Pope from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Ball possession: Newcastle United: 69%, Arsenal: 31%.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Daniel Burn from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Good effort by Eberechi Eze as he directs a shot on target, but Nick Pope saves it

Nick Pope makes a crucial save!

A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Gabriel

Newcastle United are in control of the ball.

Newcastle United are trying to create something here.

The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle United trips Bukayo Saka

The cross by Declan Rice from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Viktor Gyoekeres sends a header towards goal, but Nick Pope is there to comfortably save it

The referee starts the match

Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.

The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.

Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Welcome to St James' Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.

Welcome to St James' Park where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.

Welcome to St James' Park where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams

Welcome to St James' Park, where we await the arrival of today's teams.

Welcome to St James' Park, now all we need are the two teams.

Welcome to today's crucial game from St James' Park. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!