Zinchenko played in the Premier League for the first time since August

Oleksandr Zinchenko returned to the pitch in the Premier League match. Mikel Arteta gave Ukrainian half an hour and in the EPL.

The defender came on as a substitute in place of Merino in the game against Newcastle and received a rating of 6.8 from Sofascore. The match itself ended with a minimal victory of the hosts 1:0.

Newcastle managed a quick goal by Isak, after which Magpies defended confidently and Gunners had only one shot on goal - this has never happened to them this season.

Isak continues to confirm his reputation as one of the best players in EPL as the Swede has scored his 12th goal in 12 home games for Newcastle.

2024-25, English Premier League: Standings

2024-25, England - Premier League

Newcastle - Arsenal 1:0 (1:0)
Goals: Isak, 12 (1:0)

Newcastle: Pope; Schär; Livramento; Burn; Longstaff S.; Hall; Willock (Tonali, 65); Bruno Guimarães (Kelly Ll., 90); Joelinton; Gordon A. (Barnes H., 85); Isak
Bench: Dubravka; Krafth E.; Murphy Alex; Almirón; Miley; Osula
Yellow Cards: Schär 39; Longstaff S. 39; Willock 62; Tonali 71; Pope 94

Arsenal: Raya; Saliba; Gabriel M.; Timber J. (White B., 71); Partey T. (Jorginho, 86); Saka B.; Merino (Zinchenko, 61); Havertz; Rice; Martinelli (Nwaneri, 61); Trossard (Gabriel Jesus, 71)
Bench: Neto; Kiwior; Lewis-Skelly; Sterling
Yellow Cards: Merino 56; Timber J. 66; Jorginho 88