Arsenal stumble in Premier League title race with 1-0 defeat to Newcastle, Alexander Isak scores winning goal

Isak's spectacular goal put the Magpies in the lead at St. James' Park in the early kick-off on Saturday, leaving the Gunners struggling to keep up.

Arsenal were buoyed by the return of William Saliba from suspension and Gabriel Magalhaes from injury but failed to find an equaliser, leaving them possibly eight points behind Man City after the weekend fixtures.

Newcastle have been surprisingly flat for much of the season but produced an impressive and resilient display to climb into the top-half of the table.

Follow all the action from St. James’ Park with our live blog below…

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Full-time! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal

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GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (Isak, 12 mins)

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Kick-off! Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal

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Newcastle team news

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Arsenal team newsSort:Newest firstOldest first November 2, 2024 2:51 pm Thank you and goodbye! Callum McAvoy

And that wraps up our coverage of the early Premier League kick-off.

Few predicted Newcastle would get the better of Arsenal so will there be more surprises in the 3pm games including Bournemouth vs Man City and Liverpool vs Brighton?

Until next time, thank you for joining us and goodbye!

November 2, 2024 2:51 pm Premier League table before 3pm Callum McAvoy November 2, 2024 2:41 pm Alexander Isak reacts Callum McAvoy

Match winner Alexander Isak spoke to TNT Sports after full-time: ‘That was massive, against a big team. It means a lot to the fans that we can win this game.

‘The cross was amazing, I just had to jump and put my head on the ball, so credit to him.

‘Arsenal have a strong defence and so it is a difficult task but I’m happy we could score today and keep a clean sheet.

‘We’ve had a bad spell but hopefully this win can be a bit of an icebreaker for us.’

November 2, 2024 2:36 pm Martin Keown makes Arsenal title prediction Callum McAvoy

Arsenal legend Martin Keown tells TNT Sports: ‘It is early in the season but it is a long way back now.

‘Arsenal didn’t manage to impose themselves on the game. They didn’t really get going and they have only themselves to blame for that.’

As mentioned, the Gunners could be eight points behind Man City by the end of today…

November 2, 2024 2:26 pm Full-time! Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

John Brooks decides that’s enough and Newcastle have stunned Arsenal to claim all three points!

It’s a huge result for the home side but disaster for the Gunners. One point from three games now…

November 2, 2024 2:24 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

90+4 mins: So close to a late equaliser!

Arsenal work it down the right and Saka’s cross finds Rice at the far post. It’s a close range header but he doesn’t get it right and goes wide!

November 2, 2024 2:22 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

90+3 mins: TNT Sports name left-back Lewis Hall as player of the match. Deserved.

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90 mins: We’ll have five minutes of injury time. Nwaneri tries to be a hero but his shot from outside the box sails over the crossbar.

November 2, 2024 2:19 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

88 mins: Yellow card – Jorginho

Jorginho’s first action is to get booked for fouling Guimaraes. Not quite the instant impact Arteta was looking for.

November 2, 2024 2:17 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

87 mins: One last roll of the dice from Arteta. Thomas Partey is off and Jorginho is on.

Fresh from the bench, Barnes does well to send in a cross for Joelinton but the Brazilian can’t beat Raya with his header.

November 2, 2024 2:15 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

85 mins: Arsenal have had just eight shots and one on target. Gordon (cleanly) wipes out Jesus in the box to keep it that way.

It’s the England star’s last action. He makes way for Harvey Barnes.

November 2, 2024 2:10 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

80 mins: 10 minutes to go plus injury time. Newcastle seem content to sit back and play this one out though Eddie Howe doesn’t, barking orders on the sideline.

Arsenal still haven’t got out of first gear.

November 2, 2024 2:06 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

76 mins: And now a big problem for Newcastle. Nick Pope has gone down and is getting treatment on his thigh from the medical team.

It looks like he’ll continue for now.

November 2, 2024 2:04 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

74 mins: Concern for Arsenal as Saka goes down in a lot of discomfort. He’s up now but replays show he landed awkwardly after a challenge from Gordon.

November 2, 2024 2:00 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

71 mins: Yellow card – Sandro Tonali.

The sub is in the book for hacking down a countering Kai Havertz.

Mikel Arteta makes more subs: Jesus and White on, Trossard and Timber off.

November 2, 2024 2:00 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

69 mins: Arsenal have improved since the subs were made but not by much. Trossard, unmarked from a corner, has a shot blocked.

Gabriel Jesus is being readied to come on as the Magpies have a corner.

November 2, 2024 1:56 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

66 mins: Yellow card – Jurrien Timber

Pope punches the corner clear and as Newcastle counter, Timber lunges in on Sandro Tonali who just came on a sub for Willock. He’s rightfully booked.

November 2, 2024 1:54 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

64 mins: Two big chances down both ends!

Isak nearly doubles Newcastle’s lead but Raya makes a big save to deny the Swede.

Arsenal counter and Rice’s effort deflects just wide of the post. Corner.

November 2, 2024 1:53 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

62 mins: Yellow card – Joe Willock

After a quiet first 45 minutes, Willock has been in the thick of it after the break. He’s booked for taking down Nwaneri.

November 2, 2024 1:51 pm Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal Callum McAvoy

61 mins: Arsenal sub: Zinchenko and Nwaneri on, Merino and Martinelli off

The Gunners need a moment of magic to save the game. Time for the wonderkid Nwaneri?