Arsenal 4-0 Newcastle United RECAP: Steve Bruce on second-half 'mistakes' plus more reaction and analysis

By Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United Football Writer

Published 16th Feb 2020, 14:00 GMT

Updated 16th Feb 2020, 19:50 GMT

Newcastle United face Arsenal at the Emirates this afternoon hoping to extend their unbeaten run to nine matches.

Steve Bruce’s side faced the Gunners on the opening day of the Premier League season, where a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goal proved the difference.

Newcastle United take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in this afternoon's Premier League game.

placeholder image — Newcastle United take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in this afternoon's Premier League game.

Plenty has changed since then, none more so than the man in the Arsenal dugout and former United managerial target Mikel Arteta.

Miles Starforth and Jordan Cronin are in North London to provide you with live action, reaction and analysis:

Coverage from the Emirates is in association with Grand Central.

placeholder image — Coverage from the Emirates is in association with Grand Central.

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