Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, commented on the results of the match against Newcastle United in the 2023-2024 Premier League. Finding his team successfully winning 4-1, Arteta said Arsenal deserved to win because they performed extraordinary.
Arsenal vs Newcastle took place at the Emirates Stadium, Saturday (24/2/2024). The Gunners led 2-0 in the first half through Sven Botman’s own suicide and Kai Havertz’s goal.
Arsenal added two other goals after the break through Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior. Newcastle scored a consolation goal through Joe Willock.
Arsenal is still in third place, but now has 58 points to stay close to Liverpool and Manchester City. Newcastle is in eighth place with 37 points.
Mikel Arteta’s troops immediately appeared to attack from the start of the match. On the other hand, Newcastle had difficulty taking possession of the opponent’s ball.
Arsenal got a new goal in the 18th minute to change the score to 1-0. A header from Gabriel Magalhaes created chaos in the Newcastle goalmouth, which resulted in an own goal from Sven Botman.
Arsenal increased their lead to 2-0 in the 24th minute. A pull pass from Gabriel Martinelli was completed by Kai Havertz’s shot.
Newcastle really didn’t move during the half hour of the match. The visiting team was not able to make a shot at all.
Loris Karis made a good save in the 37th minute. He was able to ward off Bukayo Saka’s shot which was aimed at the top corner of the goal.
There were no additional goals or shots from Newcastle in the remaining time of the first half. Arsenal also led 2-0 until halftime.
Havertz simply missed a golden opportunity at the start of the second half. Already facing Karius, Havertz’s shot went wide.
Newcastle finally fired their first shot in this match through Anthony Gordon in the 49th minute. However, the ball from the experiment was still able to be secured by David Raya.
Arsenal increased their lead to 3-0 in the 65th minute. Saka got his name on the scoreboard with a shot in the side of the penalty box.
The London cannon really exploded in this match. Jakub Kiwior’s header hit the body of one of the Newcastle players, the ball then went into the goal and made it difficult for Karius to catch it. 4-0 Arsenal took the lead in the 70th minute.
Arsenal’s attack intensity decreased after the goal. The team from North London was more passive and didn’t just press.
Newcastle got a consolation goal in the 85th minute. Joe Willock found the back of the Arsenal goal with a header.
There are no additional goals in side time. Arsenal vs Newcastle finished 4-1.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal showed their best performance in that match. This is thanks to Arsenal’s hard work in preparing the team against Newcastle United.
“I think we performed extraordinary, a big credit to the players after only half a day preparing for the match,” said Mikel Arteta, quoted from Arsenal’s website, Sunday (25/2/2024).
“The way they execute everything, the intensity, commitment, determination, aggression and development in everything we do with the ball,” he continued.
Arteta said Newcastle United continued to put up tough resistance, even though in the end they lost badly. Therefore, he was quite happy that Arsenal could overcome the opposing team’s resistance.
“They played with courage against the team and we were rewarded,” explained Arteta.
“I think we fully deserved to win this game,” he continued.
Yes, Arsenal won 4-1 over Newcastle United. The meeting of the two teams in the 2023-2024 Premier League at Emirates Stadium, Sunday 25 February 2024.
