Newcastle United are still flying in third place after the Magpies frustrated league leaders Arsenal during a goalless draw at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
Newcastle's defence held firm against the rampant league leaders as Eddie Howe's side became the first team to take a point at Arsenal this season and the first to stop the Gunners scoring. In truth, aside from a crucial late save to deny Eddie Nketiah, Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope had little to do in a game of few clearcut chances.
Here are five things we learned from Newcastle's first game of 2023.
