Dubai Magic or Second Half Resurgence: As Model Gunners Beat the Magpies 4-0

A giant slept in the first half and so the would-be loser looked hopeful. Newcastle though un-cordinated exerted a bit of pressure on Arsenal. Leno was forced to save the gunners from going behind in the first half.

But was it the Dubai training terrain or some stirring resulting from Arteta half time talk? The gunners came out in the second half with an engulfing melee that the magpies couldnt survive.

The first goal came from Auba's nod. The second was a footician (football+magician) nutmeg from Saka that set up Pepe amidst the sea of Newcastle hapless defenders. Then the magpies never wanna die easy created some close chances but aint clinical and Maximin, dribbling with unbelievable easy, hit the goalpost.

The third goal was through Oezil in a 35 passes build-up, where every Arsenal player had a touch. And the fourth goal was through Lacazette who celebrated like a pastor after an unbelievable deliverance.

Arsenal showcased a model self that the fans have been waiting for. How long will the euphoria last?

Time will tell

-toonday

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