Arsenal vs Newcastle United

1. 94'

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2. 94'

   Arsenal were poor today, but no credit should be taken from Newcastle, who were strong in every challenge and stopped the Gunners playing without resorting to fouls.

3. 94'

   It's all over! Newcastle take all three points and deliver another massive blow to Arsenal's title hopes.

4. 94'

   We're into the dying seconds now and Newcastle have possession.

5. 93'

   He was the last defender but a long way from goal, yet you feel the referee had little option really.

6. 92'

   <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/red_card.jpg" height="15"> Koscielny pulls down Ranger as he goes clean through and it's a straight red!

7. 92'

   Arsenal just aren't able to make anything happen. Newcastle have been well organised and strong in every challenge, and the Gunners have no answer to it.

8. 90'

   Four minutes to be added on.

9. 90'

   The fans are streaming out of the Emirates.

10. 89'

    The clock's ticking, and there are few signs of progress for Arsenal.

11. 87'

    Squillaci just manages to hold off Ranger as Newcastle look to counter.

12. 87'

    Carroll knocks down for Ranger, who attempts a spectacular overhead. It is, of course, well over the bar.

13. 86'

    Fabregas slips the ball through for Bendtner but Krul is alert and claims well.

14. 84'

    Arshavin fires over a difficult chance from Van Persie's flick. Time is running out.

15. 83'

    Barton fires a deep free-kick straight at goal. Easy save for Fabianski.

16. 82'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Amoebi comes off to be replaced by Ranger.

17. 81'

    The corner is played back to Arshavin, who moves into the box and cross for Fabregas. Cesc sends a diving header towards goal, but Krul saves.

18. 81'

    Arshavin puts in another cross from the left, but Tiote heads behind for a corner.

19. 80'

    Krul is hobbling but seems to be intending to carry on.

20. 80'

    Krul is down. Worrying for Newcastle.

21. 79'

    Nolan blocks off a Fabregas shot from distance. It comes back to the Arsenal captain and he puts in a cross that Krul struggles with, but Newcastle get away with it.

22. 78'

    Tiote heads clear at the near post.

23. 78'

    Arsenal break but Gutierrez blocks off Walcott's cross. Corner kick.

24. 77'

    Barton sends a long free-kick in but Fabianski claims.

25. 74'

    Krul fails to deal with Fabregas' corner, but Newcastle get it clear.

Leaders

ARSNEW

Total Shots

Cesc Fàbregas

7

Joey Barton

2

Accurate Passes

Alex Song

63

Cheick Tioté

46

Saves

Lukasz Fabianski

1

Tim Krul

3