MAY 17, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Reactions to Arsenal's costly loss to Newcastle ' Premier League
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'We were up for it and they weren't - because of our fans': Newcastle ferocious defeat of ArsenalThe biggest compliment that can be paid to Newcastle is that they played like St James' Park sounded - and Arsenal couldn't handle it
Chris Wood - Misses Arsenal winWood was not in the squad for Monday's win against Arsenal because of a hip issue.
ImpactWood was out Monday, but Callum Wilson was back in the starting XI so he wasn't expected to get time anyway. It's been a tough season for Wood, who struggled to get goals for Burnley and now has just two in 16 appearances for Newcastle. His future is uncertain, but it's hard to see him having a regular role at Newcastle next season.
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Sean Longstaff - Leader in chances created, tacklesLongstaff took an off target shot, crossed twice in accurately, created two chances and made four tackles (winning three) during Monday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.
ImpactLongstaff was held off the scoresheet as he contributed on both sides of the ball Monday. The midfielder finished with team-high totals in chances created and tackles in the win.
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Martin Dubravka - Shuts out ArsenalDubravka kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Monday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.
ImpactDubravka helped Newcastle claim all three points by shutting out Arsenal on Monday. The clean sheet was the eighth in 25 league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 70.
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Bruno Guimaraes - Fifth goal of seasonGuimaraes scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Monday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.
ImpactGuimaraes found the back of the net in the 85th minute scoring Newcastle's second goal. The goal was the fifth of the season for the midfielder while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.
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Callum Wilson - Fires three shotsWilson took three off target shots and created a chance during Monday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.
ImpactWilson was held off the scoresheet as Newcastle took down Arsenal on Monday. The forward didn't cross and created only one chance but his three shots were the team-high total in the win.
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