Raphinha opened the scoring for the visitors before Allan Saint-Maximin levelled before half-time.
Supporters inside St James’s Park chanted against head coach Steve Bruce with just two points collected from the opening five games.
But how did the players fare? Our writer Miles Starforth was at St James’s Park and he dished out his individual marks:
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5. Ciaran Clark - 6
Had an awkward first half as the game swung from end to end, better after the break. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Matt Ritchie - 6
Threatened with his first-half deliveries, and struck the post with a first half shot from 20 yards, competed all game. Photo: Michael Regan
7. Sean Longstaff - 7
Looked more confident on the ball, was able to get forward more when Hayden was moved into midfield. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Joe Willock - 6 Full of running, looks up to speed now after missing most of Arsenal’s pre-season campaign
Full of running, looks up to speed now after missing most of Arsenal’s pre-season campaign. Photo: Ian MacNicol