It is the first time since 1987 that Newcastle have lost their opening three home games. There was none of the Newcastle battening down of hatches that has caused the manager to be questioned and an abundance of possession. Mohamed Diame ran that first half, delivering to the flanks with metronomic accuracy and providing an imposing physical presence. An Alexandre Lacazette shot was blocked out to Mesut Ozil, whose shot evaded the despairing dive of Dubravka, who got a touch on both successful strikes. Mesut Ozil, playing in this stadium for the first time, was moderately effective in the week that Emery had challenged him to provide more.

Source: Daily Mail September 15, 2018 15:50 UTC