2 positives & 3 negatives from Arsenal's dismal defeat at Newcastle

  • Gunners lost 2-0 on the night, 4-0 on aggregate
  • A few bright moments but shaky at the back
  • Worrying injury will cause concern
It was a disappointing exit for Arsenal
It was a disappointing exit for Arsenal | Stu Forster/GettyImages
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Negative #3: Gabriel Martinelli's injury

Gabriel Martinelli
Another injury concern... | Stu Forster/GettyImages

Mikel Arteta likely expected the result at Newcastle to be a defeat but the last thing he would've wanted was for yet another injury to go hand-in-hand.

Gabriel Martinelli was forced off in the first half, being replaced by Ethan Nwaneri, after it was deemed he could not continue. That may have simply been a precaution from the boss but until any confirmation is made, there will certainly be worry over the Brazilian's fitness and availability.


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