Eddie Howe will have been a little frustrated by Newcastle United's lack of quality in possession despite earning an away point at Arsenal. That is the verdict of Sky Sports pundits Les Ferdinand and Paul Merson, who otherwise praised the Magpies for frustrating the league leaders on Tuesday night.
Howe's side became the first team to pick up a point at the Emirates Stadium this season with a gritty display. Newcastle were forced to work hard out of possession for much of the contest, but limited Arsenal to just four shots on target.
Nick Pope made a fine late save to deny Eddie Nketiah what would likely have proven to be a winning goal, but the the Magpies goalkeeper was otherwise untested for much of the contest. It is a point which keeps Newcastle in third spot, although Manchester United could move above them by avoiding defeat in their game in hand.
