Willian 4, Emile Smith Rowe 8; Isaac Hayden 8, Joelinton 4: Arsenal v Newcastle United player ratings

FA Cup holders secure fourth-round spot as Gunners score two goals in extra-time to beat the Magpies

Emile Smith Rowe made the most of his red card reprieve as the Arsenal youngster sent the FA Cup holders into the fourth round with the decisive extra-time strike in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle.

Smith Rowe avoided being sent off when his foul on Sean Longstaff – initially ruled a dismissal – was changed to a booking after referee Chris Kavanagh consulted the pitchside monitor.

It would have been harsh on the promising 20-year-old midfielder if he had been given his marching orders. Smith Rowe celebrated the escape with a fine finish to open the scoring in a hard-fought third round tie at the Emirates Stadium.

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bagged Arsenal's second goal – just his sixth of a difficult season – in the final moments.

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