The young defender had Bukayo Saka breathing down his neck but could only turn the ball into his own net after a dangerous cross from the Arsenal left. Arsenal looked to press home their advantage and ended the half as the team on top with Leandro Trossard and Saka looking particularly threatening on either flank.

As for Newcastle, they will be without star striker Alexander Isak, who was left behind nursing a thigh injury, although rumours are swirling about his future, with reports claiming that the Swede wa...

Liverpool are in ‘advanced talks’ with Bayern Munich over a deal to sell Luis Diaz, according to Sky Sports. The Colombian winger has been heavily-linked with a move away from Anfield this summer with the German giants the main contenders for his signature.

Cristhian Mosquera joined Arsenal from Valencia on a five-year contract for an initial fee in the region of 15m euros (£13m).

"Of course there's things going on behind the scenes. He will be aware he's in the news every day, and I'm sure that's not easy for anyone in that situation," the Newcastle boss told reporters.