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Arsenal knock Newcastle United out of FA Cup

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (4th R) turns to see the ball going toward the goal after he headed the ball into his own net to score an own goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 13, 2020. (Photo by Nick Potts / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Arsenal’s Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (4th R) turns to see the ball going toward the goal after he headed the ball into his own net to score an own goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 13, 2020. (Photo by Nick Potts / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Emile Smith Rowe was the hero for Arsenal as the Gunners beat Newcastle United 2-0 after extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
The holders, Arsenal did not particularly impress in normal with Smith Rowe sent off for a foul on Sean Longstaff.
A huge chunk of luck however went Arsenal’s way thanks to the VAR which advised referee Chris Kavanagh to revisit that decision, which was overturned.
Smith Rowe then made the most of his reprieve by punishing a wasteful Newcastle side with a 109th-minute goal that ultimately proved decisive in the game.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s simple strike added a second and, while there is concern for Arsenal over Gabriel Martinelli, who suffered an ankle injury in the warm-up, Mikel Arteta’s men will be thankful to have kept their defence alive following a below-par display.
Arsenal’s good form thus continues as they have now won their last four games in all competitions.

Sammy Wejinya