Arsenal, who had been leading in the Premier League lost some points for the first time this season after they had a goalless draw with Newcastle United on Tuesday.
Newcastle showed why they have the best defensive record despite Mike Arteta’s opportunities, especially at the opening stage.
With the draw game between both clubs, Newcastle remains third, nine points behind Arsenal.
Arsenal, who had previously won all seven of their Premier League home games this season, missed the opportunity to extend their lead over Manchester City at the top to 10 points.
Manchester City who will face Chelsea on Thursday will now be able to cut the gap back to five points.
Arsenal Vs Newcastle Match Highlights
Arsenal had started the game with a grand performance but was unable to crown it with a goal, after 5 shots at the goalpost in the first seven minutes.
Granit Xhaka, who had two of them. Captain Martin Odegaard’s shot went over the post, but it was the shot from Bukayo Saka, after he beat two defenders that put goalkeeper Nick Pope, into action.
After the initial rave, Newcastle’s strong defense put Arsenal’s offensive to calm then the game quickly went rough with five yellow cards dished out.
Both teams also had their fair chance during the match; Gabriel gave a header just wide from an Odegaard free kick 35 minutes before the first half with Joelinton failing to find the target from close range at the back post from a flicked-on corner.
11 minutes remaining to the end of the second half, Gabriel Martinelli headed just wide off the target from an Odegaard inswinging corner.
Nick Pope also saved a shot from Eddie Nketiah, and tension also grew between both clubs when no penalty kick was awarded to Arsenal’s Jacob Murphy’s handball.
