Newcastle United produced a spirited performance to secure a crucial 1-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League at St James’ Park.
After making a strong start to the season, the Magpies had lost their momentum recently, failing to win their past five Premier League games.
However, Eddie Howe’s side came into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 win against Chelsea in midweek in the Carabao Cup, and they have finally returned to winning ways in the league.
Newcastle took an early lead through Alexander Isak with a terrific header. Anthony Gordon whipped in a dangerous ball in the box from the right-hand side, and Isak made no mistake.
Alan Shearer was heavily impressed by Gordon’s delivery (and Isak’s goal) and described it as “incredible”.
The Magpies legend described it as a goal from the 90’s.
“Oh my Goodness. This is from the goal of the 90s. That ball (from Gordon) is incredible, the header even better. It is simply a magnificent goal,” said Shearer on Premier League Tv production during half-time break.
In the second half, Arsenal applied more pressure, but the Magpies defended really well.
Isak and Gordon looked lively throughout the game, and Eddie Howe will be really pleased with that performance.
It was a typical old-school type goal, and no wonder why Shearer was so excited about it. Isak positioned himself nicely in the box, and all he needed was a fantastic delivery in the box.
Gordon showed his class by putting in a dangerous cross from the right, and Isak simply couldn’t miss from there.
In the second half, Newcastle defended really well and didn’t allow the Gunners to create enough clear-cut chances.
Arsenal have now dropped points against AFC Bournemouth, Liverpool and Newcastle in their last three Premier League games, and they could slip further behind Manchester City and Liverpool if both win their respective games this week.
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