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UPDATE: Arsenal drop points against stubborn Newcastle
Arsenal went close through defender Gabriel and forward Gabriel Martinelli, who both sent headers narrowly off target, while Newcastle keeper Nick Pope made a crucial late save with his legs from Eddie Nketiah.
Arsenal were on Tuesday night frustrated to a goalless draw by a dogged Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal were hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points but found themselves facing a stubborn Newcastle Untied side with top four ambitions of their own.
Chances came in their influx and Newcastle’s Joelinton arguably wasted the best of all when he headed wide with the goal at his mercy in first-half stoppage time.
Arsenal went close through defender Gabriel and forward Gabriel Martinelli, who both sent headers narrowly off target, while Newcastle keeper Nick Pope made a crucial late save with his legs from Eddie Nketiah.
The game descended into a scrappy affair with seven yellow cards and the deadlock remained unbroken, with Arsenal’s lead now eight points despite being held at home.
