The Emirates Stadium hosted the match between Arsenal and their guest Newcastle United in the third round of the FA Cup. Arsenal advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a hard-fought victory over Newcastle United, winning 2-0 after two extra time periods on Saturday evening.
Arsenal's goals were scored by Emile Smith Rowe in the 109th minute and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the 117th minute. Arsenal's coach, Mikel Arteta, used a 4-2-3-1 formation, with David Luiz and Pablo Mari forming the central defense, supported by full-backs Cedric Soares and Kieran Tierney. Egyptian Mohamed Elneny and Joe Willock occupied the midfield, while the trio of Nicolas Pépé, Willian, and Reiss Nelson played behind the central striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
On the other hand, Newcastle coach Steve Bruce employed a 4-5-1 formation, with a defensive line consisting of Emil Krafth, Ciaran Clark, Jamaal Lascelles, and Paul Dummett. Miguel Almirón and Joelinton operated on the wings, while Jeff Hendrick, Isaac Hayden, and Sean Longstaff were in midfield, with the towering Andy Carroll playing as the central striker.
