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Newcastle 0 - 1 Arsenal : Coloccini own goal helps Arsenal shatter spirited Newcastle

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Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (L) vies with Newcastle United's Spanish striker Ayoze Perez during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England, on August 29, 2015. Arsenal won the game 1-0. AFP PHOTO

Arsenal had to work hard to find a way past 10-man Newcastle as a second-half own goal from Fabricio Coloccini secured a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger's side maintained their 100 per cent away record but struggled to make the most of their 74-minute numerical advantage following an early red card for Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic at St James' Park.

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