Granit Xhaka turned the air blue and told his Arsenal team-mates they had to play like Newcastle United after his side performed like a 'second division team' against the Magpies last season.
Newcastle produced their best display of the campaign to defeat Arsenal 2-0 at St James' Park back in May and it was Eddie Howe's side who looked like they were playing for a place in the top four - not the visitors. Relentless Newcastle had more possession, shots and corners and, crucially, the black-and-whites made that dominance count in the second half.
Ben White put the ball through his own net under pressure from Callum Wilson in the 55th minute before Bruno Guimaraes sealed all three points late on as Newcastle recorded their first win against a traditional big hitter under Howe. The result dealt a huge blow to Arsenal's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League and bitter rivals Spurs were in the driving seat going into the final day, knowing a win against relegated Norwich City would secure their place at Europe's top table.
