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Defensive duo on the key to Newcastle win
Not losing focus and the benefits of squad rotation were major factors in Arsenal's tight win over Newcastle, according to centre-back pairing Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny. Koscielny's close-range strike on 72 minutes was enough for the Gunners to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to two points, but it was far from a vintage performance. Reflecting on the game, Per Mertesacker admitted that the visitors counter-attacks caused constant problems and that maintaining a clean sheet was vital. “We put in everything and we had to because Newcastle were good on the break and could have taken the lead as well,” he told Arsenal Player. “When you dig in and...
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