
Laurent Koscielny (L) of Arsenal celebrates scoring against Newcastle United with team mate Aaron Ramsey (R).

The French defender guided fellow countryman, Olivier Giroud's, flick-on past Newcastle goalkeeper, Rob Elliot, to give Arsenal a valuable 1-0 victory.

Aleksandar Mitrovic of Newcastle United attempts a bicycle kick, one of numerous chances spurned by the visiting side throughout the afternoon.

Aaron Ramsey and Fabricio Coloccini (R) compete for the ball in what was a keenly contested match.

Arsenal's English midfielder Theo Walcott was largely kept quiet by a well-organized Newcastle side.

Joel Campbell of Arsenal celebrates after Koscielny opened the scoring.