This was not the end-to-end contest neutrals had been hoping for under the lights, but Newcastle United won't care. The Magpies picked up their first result at the Emirates since 2010 following a goalless draw against league leaders Arsenal on Tuesday night.
Newcastle, in the process, became the first side to stop free-scoring Arsenal finding the back of the net in the Premier League this season - and just the third team to take at least a point off the Gunners in the first half of the campaign. That is six clean sheets in a row now, which is a statement in itself.
In truth, there is more to come from third-placed Newcastle in 2023 - Eddie Howe's side lacked a cutting edge against Arsenal even if Joelinton passed up a great chance before half-time - but this was a night where the visitors showed the other side of their game. After doing everything but score in a 0-0 draw against Leeds United on New Year's Eve, when Newcastle had five times as many shots on target than Jesse Marsch's side, this time, it was the black-and-whites who did whatever was required to see the game out.
