FULL TIME: Newcastle 1 - 1 Arsenal

By Matthew Jones
February 9 2003

Henry scores to put the league leaders Arsenal infront at St James' Park, before Laurent Robert equalises after 53 minutes before getting sent off for a second bookable offence on 58 minutes. The first league draw at St James' Park this season.

Newcastle 1 - 1 Arsenal

34mins - A right-footed shot into the low centre of goal from right side of penalty area by Thierry Henry gave Arsenal the lead after an assist by Sylvain Wiltord from the right channel.

53mins - Laurent Robert runs at the heart of the Arsenal defence and curls home from ja low shot ust outside the box. A fine goal to delight the Toon Army, and one which really opens up the second half.

58mins - Laurent Robert turns from hero to villain within five minutes. Almost immediately after picking up a booking for a tackle on Lauren, he prevents Dennis Bergkamp from taking a free-kick... and referee Neale Barry duly pulls out a second yellow card. Robert claps the crowd as he trudges off, but will his dismissal cost his side in the end?

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