Newcastle frustrate Arsenal to earn a share of the spoils

An enthralling match ended in acrimony on and off the pitch as Arsenal manager Arteta and Howe had to be kept apart as they rowed on the touchline at the death

ALL APPEALS: Arsenal players surround referee Andrew Madley as they appeal for a hand ball during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Pic: PA

ARSENAL 0-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED 

Eddie Howe masterminded the end of Arsenal's five-match winning run, but Mikel Arteta's side still extended their lead to eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.