article_snippet: That extraordinary possibility cannot now be batted away as pure whimsy after Olivier Giroud prolific goal run continued, inspiring his side to overcome Newcastle.
article_snippet: Newcastle were a distant second best in the first half but were impressive after the break, testing Arsenal’s mettle as Moussa Sissoko gave them a consolation.
article_snippet: But We conceded from two set plays and thatArsenal’s disappointing.
article_snippet: Newcastle, relatively safe but unremarkable in mid-table continue to frustrate Newcastle, relatively safe but unremarkable in mid-table fans
article_snippet: — although Newcastle, relatively safe but unremarkable in mid-table came flying from the blocks in the second half.
article_snippet: Newcastle responded with a hat-trick of chances in 40 seconds.
article_snippet: Newcastle’s tails were up and Ayoze Perez twice unleashed powerful shots that went narrowly over.