On 4 November, one of the matches of the 11th round of the English football championship took place. Newcastle (England) and Arsenal (London) met.
English Championship, 11th round
Newcastle (England) - Arsenal (London) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Anthony Gordon (64)
Warnings: Anthony Gordon (37), Havertz (37), Longstaff (38), Cher (39), Bruno Guimarães (88), V. Livramento (90+1).
In a thrilling Premier League match at St James' Park Stadium, Newcastle United secured an emphatic 1-0 victory over Arsenal. The game proved a tight contest, with both teams fighting for control throughout. Despite a goalless first half, the second half was filled with action, culminating in a late goal that brought the hosts a much-needed victory. The game started off evenly, with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess. However, it wasn't until the 37th minute that the first major event occurred. K. Havertz, an Arsenal player, received a yellow card, which was the start of a series of warnings. Soon after, yellow cards were penalised Newcastle players A. Gordon and S. Longstaff. The physicality of the game continued, and in the 39th minute the fourth suspended player was F. Ball from Newcastle. Closer to the break, the score remained tied at 0-0. The break gave both sides a chance to regroup and rethink their strategy. The fans were looking forward to a turbulent second half. After the break, tensions rose and both teams began to look to turn the tide. Newcastle made the first step forward in the 46th minute when D. Byrne came into the game instead of V. Livramento. This substitution energised the team and signalled their intention to control the game. In the 63rd minute, Newcastle made two more substitutions, bringing on K. Wilson and M. Almiron in place of J. Willock and J. Murphy respectively.
These substitutions further strengthened Newcastle's attack, giving it more firepower to break through the Arsenal defence. In the 64th minute, the home fans exploded with joy when A. Gordon scored the long-awaited goal. In a brilliant display of skill and composure, he calmly headed the ball past the Arsenal goalkeeper, giving Newcastle a crucial 1-0 lead. In response, Arsenal made their first substitution on 74 minutes: B. White came on in place of O. Zinchenko. The Gunners were determined to get back into the game, and the substitution was designed to strengthen their chances in the final minutes of the match. In the closing stages of the game both teams made additional substitutions, trying to turn the game in their favour. E. Nketia and Jorginho came on for Arsenal in the 79th minute, followed by F. Vieira. Newcastle also made a substitution: J. Murphy was replaced by M. Ritchie. The match became increasingly tense, which led to a flurry of yellow cards. In the 88th minute, B. Guimaraes of Newcastle and V. Livramento received warnings in the 88th minute. These cards reflected the intensity of the game as the players fought fiercely in the final minutes. At the half-time whistle, Newcastle emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal. Despite the lack of goals in the first half, the match quickly gained momentum in the second half, and the decisive goal was A. Gordon of Newcastle. Gordon of Newcastle. Both teams showed exceptional spirit and skill throughout the match, making it a memorable Premier League encounter. The result will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the standings and fans will be looking forward to the next matches between Newcastle and Arsenal.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Bournemouth vs Newcastle, Arsenal vs Burnley.
Newcastle | Arsenal | |
---|---|---|
2 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
9 | Kicks | 14 |
4 | Blocked shots | 9 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
4 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
14 | Offences | 9 |
0 | Corner kicks | 10 |
2 | Offsides | 1 |
41% | Ball possession | 59% |
5 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
1 | Keeper saves | 0 |
335 | Total assists | 483 |
266 | Accurate assists | 408 |
79% | Accuracy of passes | 84% |