Missed chance. Bukayo Saka - Arsenal - shot with the head from the right side of the six yard box is close, but missed. Assist - Kai Havertz.

William Saliba of Arsenal has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Joelinton from Newcastle United commits a foul.

Lewis Hall of Newcastle United has committed a foul.

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal has successfully earned a free kick on the right flank.

Goal! Newcastle United 1, Arsenal 0. Alexander Isak - Newcastle United - shot with the head from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assist - Anthony Gordon with a cross.

Missed chance. Bukayo Saka - Arsenal - shot with left foot from the right side of the box is close, but missed. Assist - Jurriën Timber.

Jurriën Timber, representing Arsenal, has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Anthony Gordon commits a foul - against Newcastle United.

Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal commits a foul.

Bruno Guimarães of Newcastle United has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Corner kick awarded to Arsenal. The opportunity arises due to a defensive action by Sean Longstaff.

Leandro Trossard of Arsenal has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United commits a foul.

Opportunity squandered. Mikel Merino of Arsenal attempts a shot with his left foot from beyond the box, but it sails high and far to the left.

Fouled by Joe Willock - Newcastle United

Bukayo Saka - Arsenal - won a free kick in defence.

Corner - Newcastle United. Conceded by Gabriel Magalhães.

Shot blocked. Bruno Guimarães - Newcastle United - shot with left foot from a diffucult position on the left is blocked. Assist - Joe Willock.

Lewis Hall of Newcastle United has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Kai Havertz commits a foul - Arsenal.

Missed chance. Leandro Trossard - Arsenal - shot with left foot from outside the box missed. Assist - Declan Rice.

The initial half of the game commences...