Both sides played a goalless draw in a match which was filled with goalmouth action, but not many clear-cut chances.
According to Arsene Wenger, the state of the pitch was the reason as to why his side failed to convert their chances. He told Sky Sports: "It was a solid performance on a difficult pitch to play on.
"We needed to be very strong and determined, we showed great organisation.
"There were some regrets, we had chances to score.
"In the first half, Wiltord had a great chance and then so did Thierry, and Reyes too - there were three good chances. The pitch played a part in them too."
"The determination was so great that you did not see we were tired," he added.
"In the same week we have played Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle and to finish like that today, they players can be proud.
"They showed a great example of not only professionalism, but also being mentally strong.
"Considering the disappointment we have had, the players have shown great mental strength.
"We are in a good position, and have a little cushion. But it is not big enough to say we are completely comfortable. We want to play and extend our lead."
Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson also gave his version of events. He said that there was not much to choose between the two sides (which there wasn't!) and that the match could have gone either way.
"It was a stirring contest with hardly anything between the sides," Robson said after the match.
"We had the first 20 minutes and they finished the first half better.
"Their keeper (Jens Lehmann) made a great save from Craig Bellamy and Henry might have scored in end. But no-one made any mistakes, everyone was faultless. There were no presents today.
"No-one could manufacture anything. Defences were on top of the attackers and nullified the pace, movement and the strikers.
"Woodgate and O'Brien were good in our defence, but they were matched by their defence."
Do we believe Arsene Wengers version of events, is the fact that Jonathon Woodgate was solid at the back more of a reason for Arsenal's no-goals?
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