Arsenal channel Porto defeat to claim sweet revenge against Newcastle
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jorginho, the only change from Wednesday’s late heartbreak in Porto, conducted play expertly from the base of Arsenal’s midfield, setting up Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to run at Newcastle throughout. Newcastle arrived and looked to slow Arteta’s side down, but Arsenal stayed patient and flew forward in waves. open image in gallery Gabriel’s header deflected in off Livramento and Botman open image in gallery Howe’s side have conceded 12 goals in their last four games Newcastle’s response was non-existent and Arsenal could have been out of sight. Havertz buried Arsenal’s second from close range after Jorginho played an exquisite ball through and Martinelli’s electric pace then rescued a touch from going over the byline, as Botman failed to close him down.