As Arsenal gears up for its longest Premier League journey to St. James’ Park this Saturday, it’s a perfect time to look back at some of the club’s best moments against Newcastle United.
Here are five memorable wins that Arsenal fans still cherish:
1. November 30, 1996 – Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal
This victory marked Arsenal’s first Premier League win at St. James’ Park, and it was a hard-fought battle. Arsenal took an early lead in the 11th minute with a diving header from Lee Dixon, but Newcastle quickly equalized through Alan Shearer.
Just a minute later, Tony Adams was sent off for a foul on Shearer, leaving Arsenal to play with ten men. Despite this disadvantage, Ian Wright’s goal around the hour mark secured the win, showcasing Arsenal’s resilience.
2. March 2, 2002 – Newcastle United 0-2 Arsenal
In this game, Dennis Bergkamp scored one of the most iconic goals in Premier League history. Bergkamp received the ball from Robert Pires, flicked it around Nikos Dabizas, and finished with a calm strike past Shay Given.
The Dutchman’s skill and vision stunned everyone watching. Later, Sol Campbell doubled the lead with a header from Bergkamp’s free kick, sealing an important victory that kept Arsenal’s title hopes alive.
3. March 21, 2009 – Newcastle United 1-3 Arsenal
This thrilling match saw a series of quick goals in the second half. Nicklas Bendtner opened the scoring on 57 minutes, but Obafemi Martins quickly responded for Newcastle.
Arsenal didn’t let up, though, as Abou Diaby powered through the defense to regain the lead, and Samir Nasri followed up with another goal just moments later, ensuring a comfortable win for the Gunners.
4. October 27, 2010 – Newcastle United 0-4 Arsenal (League Cup)
Arsenal’s biggest win at St. James’ Park in recent memory came in the League Cup, where they dominated from start to finish. The scoring began with an own goal by Newcastle’s Tim Krul, as a clearance rebounded off his head and into the net.
Theo Walcott added to the tally after the break, followed by a stunning strike from Nicklas Bendtner, who found the top corner. Walcott wrapped up the win with a fourth goal, sending Arsenal into the quarter-finals in style.
5. May 19, 2013 – Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal
This nail-biting encounter on the last day of the season determined Arsenal’s Champions League qualification. The tension was palpable, especially after Papiss Cisse missed an early chance for Newcastle.
The match remained goalless until six minutes into the second half when Laurent Koscielny scored a rare but crucial goal. Arsenal held on to secure a spot in the Champions League, edging out Tottenham for the final position.
These games are a testament to Arsenal’s enduring success against Newcastle, each victory memorable in its own right.