How Arsenal dropped points in Champions League race with defeat by Newcastle

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Arsenal’s dream of playing Champions League football next season was dealt a crushing blow as they were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

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Ben White’s own goal and a rebounded effort from Bruno Guimaraes gave the home side a famous victory in a game they thoroughly dominated.

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The Gunners were not at the races at all and created next to nothing throughout the 90 minutes.

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That is more a compliment of Eddie Howe’s side who were far superior, they were first to every ball, quicker in the press and ultimately clinical in front of goal.

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It brought the curtain down on a great season for the Magpies who now go into next season full of optimism for a push much further up the table.

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Callum Wilson came back into the starting XI and turned in an iconic centre-forward performance

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It was his pressure and run across the front post that led to White turning the ball past Aaron Ramsdale at full stretch in the second half.

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