Arsenal’s struggles persisted as they fell 1-0 to Newcastle United at St. James’s Park on Saturday. The Gunners have now gone three matches without a victory, including two losses and a draw.
Newcastle dominated from the start, pressuring Arsenal’s defense. Alexander Isak capitalized in the 12th minute, rising above Gabriel and Saliba to head Anthony Gordon’s cross into the net.
Despite controlling possession, Arsenal failed to breach Newcastle’s resilient defense. Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed 63% possession but struggled to create scoring opportunities.
Not what we wanted, but thank you as always for your support, Gooners ❤️
Let's regroup and go again on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/HVa4omo0Jl
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 2, 2024
Newcastle outperformed Arsenal in shots on target, with nine attempts compared to Arsenal’s one. The Gunners’ eight shots were largely ineffective.
Arsenal’s loss keeps them in third place, while Newcastle’s victory boosts their momentum.
Arteta’s team will seek to rebound from this setback, but their recent form raises concerns. Newcastle, meanwhile, celebrates a valuable win.
The pressure mounts on Arsenal to regain their footing in the Premier League.
