Newcastle United beat Arsenal 1-0 at St James’ Park in the Premier League - here are the ratings from the match.
Eddie Howe made three changes to the side that beat Chelsea 2-0 in the Carabao Cup with Bruno Guimaraes, Tino Livramento and Dan Burn coming in for Sandro Tonali, Emil Krafth and Lloyd Kelly. It was a third start in six days for Alexander Isak and the striker scored for the third game running as he headed the ball in from Anthony Gordon’s cross to give Newcastle an early lead.
It was Isak’s 12th goal in his last 12 appearances at St James’ Park and his third in the Premier League this season, taking him level as Newcastle’s top league scorer alongside Harvey Barnes.
Arsenal posed a threat from set pieces but failed to really test Nick Pope in goal as Newcastle kept the away side at arm’s length until half-time as the sides went in at 1-0.
Joe Willock forced a save from David Raya in the Arsenal goal early in the second half and blazed a shot over the bar shortly afterwards.
Arsenal pushed to try and find an equaliser in the second half but Newcastle were able to hold out for all three points and end a run of five league matches without a win.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
9. Anthony Gordon - 8
Put a sensational ball in for Isak's goal. Posed a threat on the right and his crosses caused Arsenal plenty of problems. Also did his defensive duties well when needed. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Joelinton - 7
A typical physical performance from the Brazilian who looks to be enjoying the battle so far. Defended well when needed. Forced a save from Raya late on with a header. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 8
Scored for the third successive match with great header to put Newcastle in front early on. His 12th goal in his last 12 appearances at St James' Park. Forced a save from Raya in the second half following a good run. Getting back to his best. | Getty Images
12. Sandro Tonali - 7
On for Willock 65: Made an instant impact by winning a free-kick with a good turn of pace to get away from Timber. A solid substitute display when his omission from the starting line-up raised a few eyebrows. Booked. | Getty Images