After withstanding early pressure from Arsenal, Newcastle were able to settle the game down as the half progressed despite creating few chances at the Emirates Stadium.
Joelinton had a big opportunity to put Newcastle ahead on the stroke of half-time but the sides went in level.
Here are the half-time player ratings from the match...
13. Jacob Murphy - 4
On for Almiron 68: Poor in possession and couldn’t make an impact after coming on. | Getty Images
14. Allan Saint-Maximin - n/a
On for Willock 87: A final roll of the dice for Eddie Howe which gave Newcastle a threat on the counter attack. | AFP via Getty Images
4 / 5