Newcastle signed their home campaign off in style with an impressive win over Arsenal at St James' Park. The Magpies started brightly, with Callum Wilson testing the Gunners defence in the opening stages.
United pinned Arsenal in their own half, with Sean Longstaff's cross after a flowing move just kept out. Arsenal had a chance of their own when Odegaard and Saka linked up, Dan Burn blocking Saka's effort.
Joelinton saw a near-post header deflected wide as Newcastle contined to press, without forcing Aaron Ramsdale into much of a save. Allan Saint-Maximin then did just that, cutting inside and firing a shot which the Arsenal keeper turned behind.
