FULL TIME: Arsenal 3 - 2 Newcastle

By Matthew Jones
September 26 2003

Newcastle came from behind twice, but failed to hold on for a point. A full report will hopefully follow...

Arsenal: Lehmann, Lauren, Toure, Keown, Cole, Parlour, Silva, Vieira, Ljungberg, Henry, Wiltord. Subs: Pires, Edu, Cygan, Aliadiere, Stack.

Newcastle: Given, O'Brien, Bramble, Hughes, Bernard, Jenas, Bowyer, Dyer, Bellamy, Shearer, Robert. Subs: Griffin, Speed, Ambrose, Ameobi, Caig.

Referee: M Riley (W Yorkshire)

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KEY MOMENTS
18 mins: Henry puts Arsenal ahead
25: Arsenal's Vieira goes off because of injury
26: Robert equalises for Newcastle
67: Gilberto restores Arsenal's lead
71: Bernard lashes in a Newcastle leveller
79:Henry's penalty gives Arsenal the three points

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