Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Premier League suffered a major blow at St James’ Park on Saturday as Mikel Arteta’s side suffered their second league defeat in three games thanks to a single first-half goal from Alexander Isak.

The Newcastle forward, who has been mentioned as a possible transfer target for Arsenal in the past, headed home a teasing cross from the lively Anthony Gordon after just 12 minutes, and the hosts simply never looked back against a toothless visiting side who set up a goal. very few clear opportunities.

Captain Martin Odegaard was once again sorely missed as the Gunners lacked belief and creativity and simply never really looked like scoring on what could be a very costly afternoon for the North Londoners.

GOAL rates Arsenal’s players from St James’ Park…