A decent crowd of 2,831 filled one small part of the 60,000 capacity Emirates and within nine minutes the home fans had seen their side go two up.

Arsene Wenger has delivered good news and bad news on the Arsenal injuries front, ahead of the game at St. James’ Park.

Tomas Rosicky’s one of the Arsenal midfielders hoping to get a recall at the expense of the injured Aaron Ramsey but he’s expecting a tough game regardless.