It was a pedestrian display from the Gunners as they fell victim to a scrappy, aggressive Newcastle. I don't blame anyone for the goal; it was a great cross and superb header. Livramento canceled out Martinelli and our midfield was simply not up to the task of breaking the Magpies down. I can't remember Nick Pope having to make a save, certainly no difficult ones. Fair result.
Barring a miracle, Arsenal's chances of overhauling both Liverpool and Man City are extremely remote. They'll try, of course, but the focus may shift to the cup competitions. I wondered what would happen if Odegaard had a long term injury, and now I know.
