Arsenal’s title bid takes another blow as Alexander Isak’s header condemns Mikel Arteta’s listless side to a 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park – with Declan Rice missing huge chance at the death

Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Longstaff, Guimaraes (Kelly, 90+5), Willock (Tonali, 65), Gordon (Barnes, 85), Isak, Joelinton

Subs not used: Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Almiron, Murphy, Miley

Goals: Isaac 12

Booked: Schar, Willock, Tonali, Pope

Manager: Eddie Howe

Arsenal: Raya, Partey (Jorginho, 86), Saliba, Gabriel, Timber (White, 71), Saka, Merino (Zinchenko, 61), Rice, Martinelli (Nwaneri, 61), Trossard (Jesus, 71), Havertz

Subs not used: Kiwior, Sterling, Neto, Lewis-Skelly

Booked: Merino, Timber, Jorginho, Havertz

Manager: Mikel Arteta