Mesut Ozil scored his first goal of the season as Arsenal shook off a slow start to cruise to a third successive Premier League victory at Newcastle . Mesut Ozil scored his first goal of the season as Arsenal shook off a slow start to cruise to a third successive Premier League victory at Newcastle. Where Rafael Benitez had adopted a safety-first approach against the big guns earlier in the season, he was more progressive this time around. The Gunners assumed complete control as the Magpies visibly deflated and they extended their lead within nine minutes when, after Lacazette's shot had been blocked, Ozil steered the rebound past the helpless Dubravka. Aubameyang could have put the result beyond doubt within minutes, but dragged his effort wide of the far post with Newcastle in tatters.

Source: Irish Independent September 15, 2018 15:56 UTC