Laurent equalises for Gunners

Arsenal 1 Newcastle 1

A Laurent Robert goal has brought Newcastle level at Highbury at half-time.

Arsenal: Lehmann, Lauren, Toure, Keown, Cole, Parlour, Silva, Vieira, Ljungberg, Henry, Wiltord.

Subs: Pires, Edu, Cygan, Aliadiere, Stack.

Newcastle: Given, O’Brien, Bramble, Hughes, Bernard, Jenas, Bowyer, Dyer, Bellamy, Shearer, Robert.

Subs: Griffin, Speed, Ambrose, Ameobi, Caig.

Referee: M Riley (W Yorkshire)