Arsenal's post-Christmas revival will really gather pace if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace in this 3-0 win over Newcastle signals a return to form.
For 50 minutes or so, this appeared likely to be another evening spent in the shadow of his former self, bereft of confidence and lacking conviction when chances presented themselves.
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With just a quarter of an hour played, Bukayo Saka burst into the box and tried a shot across goal which Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow touched away with his outstretched right foot.