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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Eddie Howe left red-faced following surprise Arsenal time-wasting hint vs Newcastle

Arsenal became just the second team this season to beat Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors secured a 2-0 victory thanks to a first-half Martin Odegaard strike and an own goal from defender Fabian Schar after the break. The result meant that the Gunners have now mathematically secured a top-two finish in the Premier League this season whilst also keeping their slim chances of winning the title alive.

But Magpies boss Eddie Howe was left unimpressed by how little the ball was in play on Sunday, hinting that Mikel Arteta's side may have been time-wasting throughout the game. "It was frustrating from our perspective", Howe said at full-time.

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