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Here's a review of the latest Arsenal news:
Match Report: Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle United
Arsenal secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Nicolas Pépé and Alexandre Lacazette ensured the Gunners' first win in three Premier League matches.
Team News:
- David Luiz and Sokratis Papastathopoulos both started in central defense, with Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding missing out due to injury.
- Mesut Özil was left out of the squad again, with Mikel Arteta citing a need for the midfielder to work on his fitness.
- Calum Chambers made his first start of the season at right-back, replacing Hector Bellerin.
Player Ratings:
- Bernd Leno (7/10): Made a few crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
- Calum Chambers (7/10): Solid performance at right-back, providing width and defensive solidity.
- Sokratis Papastathopoulos (7/10): Partnered well with David Luiz, winning headers and making important tackles.
- Nicolas Pépé (8/10): Scored a beautiful goal and caused problems for the Newcastle defense with his pace and skill.
- Alexandre Lacazette (8/10): Scored the second goal and was a constant threat to the Newcastle defense with his movement and finishing.
Manager's View:
- Mikel Arteta praised his team's performance, saying: "I'm really pleased with the way we played. We were dominant, we created chances, and we scored goals."
- Arteta also praised the team's defensive solidity, saying: "We've been working hard on our defending, and it's paying off. We're conceding fewer goals, and that's a big improvement."
Injury Update:
- Shkodran Mustafi is expected to be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury.
- Rob Holding is also expected to miss the next few weeks with a knee injury.
Transfer News:
- Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, who is available on a free transfer in the summer.
- The Gunners are also said to be monitoring the situation of Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, who is on loan at Arsenal until the end of the season.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Arsenal face a tough test on Thursday when they travel to Manchester City in the Premier League.
- The Gunners then host Chelsea in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
That's all for now!