Newcastle vs Arsenal result: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang fires Gunners to hard-fought three points
Relive all the action from St James Park
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Your support makes all the difference.Steve Bruce's reign as Newcastle United manager began in disappointing fashion as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half goal sealed a 1-0 victory for Arsenal at a subdued St James' Park on Sunday.
After a largely forgettable first half in which Newcastle were slightly the better side, Arsenal eased to a comfortable three points thanks to Aubameyang's 58th minute strike.
Newcastle handed 40 million pound ($48.14 million) record signing Joelinton a debut up front and he showed some flashes of intent in the first half but the hosts fizzled out after the break.
The Gunners had to wait until April to keep their first away clean sheet in the Premier League last season, but looked solid as they opened their campaign in encouraging fashion.
The closest Newcastle came to scoring was in the first half when Jonjo Shelvey's powerful shot glanced the upright. Relive all the action below:
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Arsenal, in their yellow away strip, get things underway in Newcastle.
Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal
3 minutes
It's been a lively opening few minutes from the hosts, who are clearly looking to catch Arsenal out with a high intensity start. Miguel Almiron nearly escapes down the right flank but he's eased out of the way by Calum Chambers.
Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal
8 minutes
Arsenal have had plenty of possession early on, but there's no penetration. Newcastle look comfortable, and Steve Bruce will be quietly pleased with the start his side have made.
Leicester 0-0 Wolves
11 minutes
There have been no chances in the opening ten minutes at a rainy St James' Park, and it's a similar story at Leicester. The visitors look typically organised, not allowing Rodgers' side to play their fluid passing game.
Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal
15 minutes
Newcastle waste a free kick and Arsenal break quickly. Nelson slides the ball into Aubameyang, who looks to drive towards the box, but he's dispossessed and the move breaks down. A first glimpse of Arsenal's ability to hurt Newcastle's defence.
Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal
16 minutes
Almiron injects some life into Newcastle, collecting the ball in Arsenal's half and surging forward. He lays the ball off to the right flank, and the cross into the box just evades Joelinton in the middle.
Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal
17 minutes
This is much better from the hosts. Ritchie sends the ball into the box this time, and Joelinton glances a header just wide of the far post. He looks capable of causing real problems.
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