Arsenal overcame a stubborn defensive display from Newcastle United to record a 1-0 victory after Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off for the hosts in just the 16th minute at St James' Park. Referee Andre Marriner was the centre of attention for long spells of the game as Newcastle lost their discipline to pick up three yellow cards and a red before the half hour mark, but Arsenal kept their cool in a fiery atmosphere to collect all three points. Getty Images The Gunners were unfortunate not to be given an early penalty when Florian Thauvin appeared to catch Hector Bellerin on the heel after the full-back had burst into the box. Arsene Wenger's side were handed the advantage just a few...
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