EPL: Victory over Newcastle, big boost to Arsenal – Saka

Arsenal goalscorer, Bukayo Saka, has described their victory over Newcastle as a big boost to their Premier League campaign.

Saka broke the deadlock in the 56th minute before substitute Gabriel Martinelli doubled the hosts’ advantage a short time later as the Gunners’ perseverance paid off.

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“We had to be patient,” Saka told BT Sport.

“They defended really well and they made it difficult for us in the first half.

“The boss told us at half-time, ‘Don’t let them frustrate us’ and I think we listened to that, got the goals and could have got more in the end.”