Arsenal Defeated by Newcastle in 1-0 Loss

Arsenal suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park, marking their second Premier League loss in three games. Newcastle's victory was secured by Alexander Isak's early header, with Arsenal failing to capitalize on key chances by Declan Rice and others. Mikel Arteta criticized his team's performance, highlighting defensive weaknesses and their inability to adapt to Newcastle's style of play. Despite the loss, Arteta is hopeful about the return of captain Martin Odegaard, who has been out due to an ankle injury, potentially strengthening the team ahead of their Champions League clash with Inter Milan. Joe Cole, a former Chelsea star, has suggested Arteta drop Leandro Trossard due to his ineffective performance. Arsenal's form has seen them drop to fourth in the league, trailing leaders Liverpool by seven points.