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Arsenal begin FA Cup defence with 2-0 win over Newcastle after extra time

January 9, 2021 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goes down under a challenge [REUTERS]

Emile Smith-Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in extra time as Mikel Arteta's side began their FA Cup defence with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the third round at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Substitute Smith-Rowe was initially shown a straight red in stoppage time by referee Chris Kavanagh for a tackle on Matthew Longstaff before it was downgraded to a yellow card following a VAR review.

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