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Second half goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe, Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette were enough to give Mikel Arteta’s side all three points,
Meanwhile, the Gunners are looking to nail Bukayo Saka to a new contract after his recent performances – while Samuel Chukwueze and Daley Blind are the latest transfer targets.
Follow all the latest news, gossip and updates from the Emirates below …
Joe Ball 
1 hour ago
(th February)
ART ATTACK
Matteo Guendouzi is fighting to save his Arsenal career after he was dropped for the win over Newcastle following a row with boss Mikel Arteta, according to reports.
According to the Telegraph, the pair clashed while in Dubai on their winter break, resulting in Arteta leaving the – – year-old out of yesterday’s 4-0 win.
Arteta has previously stressed the importance of discipline and revealed he would be ruthless in a bid to get the best out of his squad.
Guendouzi could return for the Europa League match against Olympiacos on Thursday.
Dani Ceballos replaced Guendouzi and impressed on his first league appearance since November.
Joe Ball 3 hours ago
(th February) SAKA EURO CHANCE
Bukayo Saka is the most-backed player to be included in England’s Euro 241646 squad.
The – year-old has impressed for the Gunners during his appearances in all competitions this season.
Oddschecker revealed in the last (hours, % of all bets on all of the players in the market have backed the – year-old, making him the most punted.
As a result, bookies have cut odds from 83 / 1 to 20 / 1 for the youngster to make Gareth Southgate’s squad.
Saka could be given a chance in the international friendlies against Italy and Denmark in March.
Joe Ball
DROUGHT OVER
Alexandre Lacazette has insisted he will do all he can to avoid a repeat of his two-month goal drought after scoring in the 4-0 win over Newcastle.
The French striker scored his first goal in games during yesterday’s win.
Lacazette was dropped to the bench with Eddie Nketiah being preferred to lead the line.
After ending his drought, the 44 – year-old said: “I am really, really happy because I waited for this moment for a long time.
“As well, I am touched because of the way all my team-mates reacted when I scored that goal.
“It means a lot to me and a lot for the spirit we have in the team.
“It was really hard and complicated, because sometimes I had some games with no chances, sometimes I missed or the goalkeeper saved it.
“Of course for a striker it is always hard to not score, but it happens in football. Hopefully it is the last time for me. ”
4 hours ago
(th February)
Disciplinary issues were part of the problem for Matteo Guendouzi’s absence from the Arsenal squad that beat Newcastle 4-0 yesterday.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said: “The reason is that players who, in my opinion, are training better, behaving better and are more applied to deliver on the pitch, what we want, are the players selected. ”
The French midfielder has made 26 Premier League starts this season but was replaced by Dani Ceballos, who Arteta thought was the “best player on the pitch” during their win.
Guendouzi could return to face Olympiacos in the Europa League on Thursday.
- Joe Ball
- 5 hours ago
th February
WHAT A MESGraeme Souness was left unimpressed with Mesut Ozil after Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Newcastle yesterday and has criticized his attitude.
Souness told SkySports: “Same old accusation, does he bust a gut?
“No.
“Does he do the hard yards?
“No he doesn’t always.
“One goal in ten months, still no if he had a different attitude where could get angry with himself if things aren’t going well.
“He seems to accept things aren’t going well.”
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