5 things learned from Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle

4. Francis Coquelin is enough to avoid having to sign a midfielder

Arsenal have also been criticised for not having enough steel in midfield. However, with Newcastle making it a physical game, Coquelin stepped up to the challenge and fought back.

Depth might be an issue for Arsenal in that deeper midfield area, but Coquelin is a big presence for them when he’s playing.