Newcastle edged out at Arsenal but Howe sees positives
Report claims Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to move for Bruno Guimaraes. Newcastle aim to keep him, but lack of Champions League football could sway the Brazil midfielder’s future.
Neutrals note Eze’s early strike, praise Newcastle’s improved fight and chances for Wissa and Tonali save by Raya, but bemoan lack of cutting edge. Some see ‘green shoots’ despite another defeat.
After Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle, Arteta says Nick Pope should have seen red for fouling Viktor Gyokeres, also citing a missed red vs Man City. Eze’s short-corner strike settled it.
Howe reflects on 1-0 loss at Arsenal, praising improved defensive control and chance creation. He cites Bruno’s return, admits ‘we’ve lost too many games’, but believes confidence has ‘turned the corner’.
Newcastle lose 1-0 at Arsenal as Eze scores from a short-corner move. Arsenal set a record 17th corner goal this season and a 10th opener from corners. United’s poor league run continues.
Post Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle, Gary Neville claims Zubimendi, Rice and Odegaard ‘got outplayed’ by Newcastle’s midfield and criticises Arsenal’s control despite the win.
In Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle, Arteta brought on Myles Lewis-Skelly for Martin Zubimendi late on, a midfield cameo that fans had long wanted as United chased an equaliser.
