John: Both sides were dreadful. Newcastle had the majority of the chances in the first half with a depleted squad. Isak, despite misfiring of late, would have been far more of a threat than past-it Wilson. Arsenal were poor too, though. A dull watch all round.

Arsenal's win over Newcastle all but confirms second place, but another trophyless season is taking its tolll.

Previewing Arsenal's Premier League battle with Newcastle. Includes how to watch on TV, team news, score prediction and full build-up.

Newcastle got the better of Arsenal in the opening 45 minutes. Their back-three kept the Arsenal attack quiet, and the Gunners’ midfield was wide open. Much of that openness falls squarely on Thomas Partey’s shoulders.

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday, all but securing runners-up spot and a place in next season's Champions League.

Callum Wilson, who has endured a rotten run of injuries himself, led the line for the visitors at the Emirates. In stark contrast to Newcastle’s misfortune, Arsenal were able to welcome Kai Havertz back to his first matchday squad since suffering a severe hamstring injury in January.

Newcastle United have to address a glaring squad issue ahead of next season and a return to European football.

Newcastle will be frustrated to leave Emirates Stadium with nothing as Gunners goalkeeper David Raya made several good saves during the first half. Victory for Arsenal means they have qualified for next season’s Champions League and they will secure second place in the Premier League if Manchester City fail to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday.