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Starters Arsenal needed an extension as they booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 win against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.
Substitute Emile Smith Rowe received a direct red card for a challenge to Sean Longstaff late in regulation, which was demoted to a warning from Chris Kavanagh after the referee consulted the court monitor.
And the youngster made a breakthrough for the Gunners in the 109th minute before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (117) sealed his team’s spot in Monday’s fourth-round tie.
Newcastle, who have not won in seven games in all competitions, pushed Mikel Arteta’s side to the end and had their chances of winning the tie, Andy Carroll denied by Bernd Leno at the end of regulation time.
But Arsenal’s quality finally shone as they kept their bid for a 15th FA Cup success on track.
More to follow …
Emile Smith Rowe celebrates after giving Arsenal the lead in extra time against Newcastle
What the managers said …
Arsenal Chief Mikel Arteta: Follow
Newcastle Chief Steve Bruce: “You have to risk when they come, we had the opportunity in the last minutes and we did not take advantage of it. As a cup tie, it could have gone in any direction and we regret the lost chances.
“I think Andy (Carroll) did fantastically well, if he had finished it off with a goal it would have been good for him. Lots of nice things, we’ve had a tough streak of matches, but we dust ourselves off and see again.
“I have found positives in all the games, it has been a difficult period in terms of the games we have had to play. We are trying to get higher on the field, which is nice, and create some more opportunities.”
Man of the Match – Kieran Tierney
Tierney is fast becoming the first name on the Arsenal team sheet!
He made another excellent display down the left for Arsenal, creating six chances against Newcastle.
He has now had three goal appearances (one goal, two assists) in his last two games for Arsenal, after having none in his first 20 appearances this season.
Opta Stats: Gunners enjoy another third round success
- Arsenal have progressed from 24 of their last 25 FA Cup third-round ties, failing only against Nottingham Forest in 2017-18 in this streak.
- Newcastle have lost 11 of their last 12 FA Cup qualifiers to Premier League opponents, including each of the last seven in a row.
- Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored in his four FA Cup appearances, scoring six goals in total in the competition.
- Andy Carroll had nine of Newcastle’s 12 shots in this game, although the Magpies failed to register a single attempt in extra time.
Whats Next?
Thursday, January 14 7:30 p.m.
Start 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 12 5:30 p.m.
Start 6:00 pm
Arsenal return to Premier League action on Thursday when they take on Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, live on Sky Sports; Start 20:00 h.
Meanwhile, Newcastle face a trip to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports; start 6pm.
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