Arsenal closed the gap between themselves and Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points with another scintillating performance. Mikel Arteta's men delivered a 4-1 thumping to Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night.
The Gunners were lightning quick out the block with trademark intensity on full show under the floodlights. It took just 18 minutes for the ball to hit the back of the net after a trademark Gabriel leap from a set play bounced past Loris Karius via Sven Botman. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka added to the score either side of half time before Jakub Kiwor headed home the fourth - although Arsenal's final of the night may also go down as an own goal.
Here's how the Arsenal players rated.
5. Ben White - 7
Solid performance from the full-back, although Gordon did look dangerous at moments on that flank. Was also passed too easily by Isak in the second half. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
6. Jorginho - 9
Looked like the one to unlock Newcastle United early on and his lobbed ball for the second was splendid. A purring performance. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Declan Rice - 7
His usual self in midfield with another strong performance. His corner led to the second own goal, but he perhaps could have been stronger for the Joe Willock goal. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
8. Martin Odegaard - 7
His intensity was infectious as he conducted the Arsenal rampage. A few misplaced balls in the first half, which is unlike him - one of which led to a clumsy recovery and yellow card. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images