Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners strike late at St James' Park

Midfielders

Eberechi Eze (CM) - 7.5/10 - Denied the opener by Pope inside five minutes when he struck on the half-volley from the edge of the box. Saw another thumping effort kept out well. Looked good throughout the whole game.

Martín Zubimendi (CM) - 7/10 - Played a good dinked ball into the box for Timber to head toward goal. Comfortable in the midfield before being taken off.

Declan Rice (CM) - 7/10 - Tracked back well to keep up with Murphy and block his effort. Provided a crucial assist when he played a good cross in for Merino to meet with his head.

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