1' The first-half is in progress. Arsenal get the game underway.

2'

Newcastle are on the attack at St James' Park, where Jacob Murphy is presented with a great scoring opportunity. But the ball hits the upright!

3'

In the minute 3, Newcastle push forward at St James' Park and Alexander Isak gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Arsenal defence.

3'

Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

3' Goal kick for Arsenal at St James' Park.

4'

In the minute 4, Newcastle have a dangerous throw-in.

5' Arsenal have a goal kick.

6' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

6' In the minute 6, Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

7'

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

11'

Throw-in for Arsenal in the half of Newcastle.

13'

In the minute 13, Free kick for Arsenal in the half of Newcastle.

14' That's a fine assist from Jorginho.

15'

In the minute 15, Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

17' Ball safe as Arsenal is awarded a throw-in in their half.

17' Christopher Kavanagh awards the home team a throw-in.

19'

In the minute 19, Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

19' Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.

21' Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

21' In the minute 21, Martin Odegaard for Arsenal drives towards goal at St James' Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.

21' Corner awarded to Arsenal.

22' Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

22'

In the minute 22, Christopher Kavanagh signals a Arsenal throw-in in Newcastle's half.

22'

Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

24' Arsenal pushes forward through Bukayo Saka, whose finish on goal is saved.

24'

In the minute 24, Newcastle needs to be cautious. Arsenal have an attacking throw-in.

24' Fabian Schar is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

26'

Fabian Schar for Newcastle is back on the field again.

27'

In the minute 27, Throw-in for Newcastle close to the penalty box.

27'

Newcastle's Joseph Willock gets in a shot on goal at St James' Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.

28'

Newcastle to take a throw-in in Arsenal territory.

28'

Newcastle to take a throw-in in Arsenal territory.

28' In the minute 28, Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

29' Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.

30'

Can Arsenal get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?

30'

Can Arsenal get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?

31' In the minute 31, Arsenal have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

31'

Arsenal to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

31'

Arsenal to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

31'

Can Arsenal capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Newcastle's half?

31'

Can Arsenal capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Newcastle's half?

33' In the minute 33, Arsenal are caught offside.

34' Arsenal awarded a throw-in in their own half.

36'

Free kick Newcastle.

36'

Free kick Newcastle.

38' In the minute 38, Throw-in for Arsenal at St James' Park.

38' Arsenal awarded a free kick in their own half.

40'

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

40'

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

40' In the minute 40, Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

41'

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

41'

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

41' Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal gets in a strike, but is off target.

41'

In the minute 41, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

41'

In the minute 41, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

41'

Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

41'

Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

42'

Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.

42'

Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.

44' In the minute 44, Christopher Kavanagh waits before resuming play because Bukayo Saka for Arsenal is still down.

45'

Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arsenal's half?

45'

Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arsenal's half?

45' Bukayo Saka returns to the field for Arsenal after picking up a slight injury.

45' + 1 In the minute 45, 5 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1 Throw-in Arsenal.

45' + 2 A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Christopher Kavanagh signals a Newcastle throw-in in Arsenal's half.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Christopher Kavanagh signals a Newcastle throw-in in Arsenal's half.

45' + 3

In Newcastle upon Tyne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

45' + 3

In Newcastle upon Tyne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

45' + 4

Newcastle's Sven Botman goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

45' + 4

Newcastle's Sven Botman goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

45' + 5 In the minute 45, Granit Xhaka is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

45' + 5 Throw-in Arsenal.

45' + 6 Granit Xhaka is back on the pitch.

45' + 6 In the minute 45, Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

45' + 7 Arsenal drives forward and Martin Odegaard gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

45' The first-half is over.

46'

In the minute 46, The ref has blown to start the second-half. Newcastle kick-off.

46'

In the minute 46, The ref has blown to start the second-half. Newcastle kick-off.

47'

Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

47'

Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

47'

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

47'

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

49'

In the minute 49, Very nearly a goal for Newcastle as Alexander Isakstrikes the woodwork with a header.

49'

In the minute 49, Very nearly a goal for Newcastle as Alexander Isakstrikes the woodwork with a header.

49'

Arsenal will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Newcastle.

49'

Arsenal will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Newcastle.

49'

Newcastle push upfield and Fabian Schar gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Arsenal defence.

49'

Newcastle push upfield and Fabian Schar gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Arsenal defence.

50' In the minute 50, Christopher Kavanagh awards Arsenal a goal kick.

51' Arsenal apply pressure and a brilliant scoring opportunity is created for Gabriel Martinelli. But the ball crashes against the crossbar!

51'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

51'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

52' In the minute 52, Arsenal awarded a free kick in their own half.

53' Christopher Kavanagh awards the home team a throw-in.

53'

Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.

53'

Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.

55'

In the minute 55, Throw-in for Newcastle at St James' Park.

55'

In the minute 55, Throw-in for Newcastle at St James' Park.

55' Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal.

56'

In Newcastle upon Tyne, Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

56'

In Newcastle upon Tyne, Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

57' In the minute 57, Corner awarded to Arsenal.

58'

Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

58'

Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

59'

Important block from the Arsenal defence as Joseph Willock fires in a strike for Newcastle.

59'

Important block from the Arsenal defence as Joseph Willock fires in a strike for Newcastle.

59'

In the minute 59, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Arsenal.

59'

In the minute 59, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Arsenal.

60' Free kick Arsenal.

61' Kieran Tierney is replacing Oleksandr Zinchenko for the away team.

62'

In the minute 62, Throw-in Newcastle.

62'

In the minute 62, Throw-in Newcastle.

63'

Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes is on target but unsuccessful.

63'

Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes is on target but unsuccessful.

63'

In Newcastle upon Tyne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

63'

In Newcastle upon Tyne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

63'

In the minute 63, Christopher Kavanagh signals a throw-in for Newcastle, close to Arsenal's area.

63'

In the minute 63, Christopher Kavanagh signals a throw-in for Newcastle, close to Arsenal's area.

64'

Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

65'

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Newcastle.

65'

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Newcastle.

65'

In the minute 65, Miguel Almiron is on a sub for Jacob Murphy for Newcastle.

66'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

67' Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

68' In the minute 68, Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus looks ok and returns to the pitch.

68'

Throw-in high up the field for Arsenal in Newcastle upon Tyne.

68'

Christopher Kavanagh awards Newcastle a goal kick.

69' In the minute 69, Arsenal pushes forward through Gabriel Jesus, whose finish on goal is saved.

70' Corner awarded to Arsenal.

71' Own goal! Fabian Schar scores in his own net to make it 0-2.

73' In the minute 73, Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

73'

Dan Burn (Newcastle) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

74'

Can Arsenal capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Newcastle's half?

75' In the minute 75, Throw-in for Arsenal close to the penalty box.

76'

Newcastle have a goal kick.

' 50267 spectators have come along to watch today.

78' In the minute 78, Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.

78' Eddie Howe is making the team's second substitution at St James' Park with Allan Saint-Maximin replacing Joseph Willock.

78'

Anthony Gordon is replacing Callum Wilson for Newcastle at St James' Park.

79'

In the minute 79, Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

80' Arsenal make their second substitution with Leandro Trossard replacing Gabriel Martinelli.

80' The away team replace Martin Odegaard with Thomas Partey.

81' In the minute 81, Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

81' The home team have replaced Joelinton with Elliot Anderson. This is the fourth substitution made today by Eddie Howe.

82' The home team replace Dan Burn with Matt Targett.

82'

In the minute 82, Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.

83'

Goal kick for Newcastle at St James' Park.

84' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

85' In the minute 85, Christopher Kavanagh awards the home team a throw-in.

85' Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.

86' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Aaron Ramsdale.

86' In the minute 86, Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) is making a fourth substitution, with Reiss Nelson replacing Bukayo Saka.

87' Mikel Arteta is making the team's fifth substitution at St James' Park with Edward Nketiah replacing Gabriel Jesus.

87'

Aaron Ramsdale has recovered and rejoins the match in Newcastle upon Tyne.

87'

In the minute 87, Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.

88'

Newcastle have a dangerous throw-in.

89'

Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

89'

In the minute 89, Christopher Kavanagh signals a throw-in for Newcastle, close to Arsenal's area.

90'

Newcastle are pushing forward but Fabian Schar's finish is wide of the goal.

90' Christopher Kavanagh awards Arsenal a goal kick.

90' + 1 The 2nd half is prolonged by 6 minutes of added time.

90' + 1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

90' + 2

Newcastle drives forward and Allan Saint-Maximin gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

90' + 2

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

90' + 2

Newcastle's Miguel Almiron is on target but unsuccessful.

90' + 3

Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

90' + 4

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

90' + 6

Free kick for Arsenal in the half of Newcastle.

90' That's full-time at St James' Park. The final score is 0-2.

90' + 6

Fabian Schar (Newcastle) gets a yellow card.

90' + 6 Edward Nketiah is booked for the away team.

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