Arsenal has achieved a new Premier League record for goals scored from corners this season. They now hold the individual season record for most goals from corners (17) and most goals from corners to go 1-0 up (10).
Havertz’s Impact at Arsenal
Kai Havertz has made a significant contribution to Arsenal since joining for the 2023-24 campaign. He has recorded 35 Premier League goal contributions for the Gunners, consisting of 23 goals and 12 assists.
Only Bukayo Saka (50) and Leandro Trossard (38) have managed more goal contributions for Arsenal in the same period.
Newcastle’s Tactical Approach Against Arsenal
Newcastle United appeared to be aware of Arsenal’s threat from corners. They named a side with physicality in mind, not least because of Arsenal’s threat from corners when the ball is swung into the box. But the visitors are ultimately undone by a short routine.
Newcastle’s Nick Pope is back in goal, and one observer thinks Eddie Howe is just tinkering to try and find that right concoction to get a little bit more out of this Newcastle team.
Newcastle’s Joe Willock, playing against his former club, had a chance to score. He cut in from the left and curled a shot towards goal, but David Raya caught it.
Individual Performances and Key Moments
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke had moments where he troubled the Newcastle defence. Madueke has got the beating of Dan Burn and Sven Botman for pace, according to one observer.
Madueke broke into the box and shot, but his effort was blocked. He also demonstrated lovely control to take down a long ball, but his ambitious shot from about 30 yards out wasn’t the best.
Newcastle striker Will Osula skipped in a gap between William Saliba and Ben White – and got clattered by the Frenchman for a foul. Osula also blocked David Raya’s attempted clearance, but the referee spotted an infringement and gave the Gunners a free-kick.
- Arsenal now hold the individual season record in the Premier League for most goals from corners (17) and most goals from corners to go 1-0 up (10).
- Since joining Arsenal for the 2023-24 campaign, Kai Havertz has now recorded 35 Premier League goal contributions for the Gunners (23 goals, 12 assists).
- Newcastle United named a side with physicality in mind, not least because of Arsenal’s threat from corners when the ball is swung into the box.
Arsenal’s goal difference could be a factor. Their main focus will be on winning every game any way they can.