Arsenal player ratings: Newcastle (A)

Arsenal managed to secure a 2-1 victory at St James Park against Newcastle thanks to a superb Granit Xhaka free-kick and a Mesut Ozil goal.

The Gunners won despite a disappointing first half where they were frustrated by Newcastle.

Xhaka scored a fantastic free kick to put Arsenal in front, before Mesut Ozil added a second.

Newcastle scored a late goal through Ciaran Clark, but it wasn’t enough to level the scores for Rafa Benitez’ side.

Here’s how we rated the Gunners after their win today.