THE FANS’ VERDICTS

PETER WOOD (le-grove.co.uk)

Mesut Ozil was the difference in a controlled, but drab affair. Arsenal created 22 chances and only hit the target five times, the German delivering the decisive volleyed goal. Arsene Wenger needs to shake his team out of their sharpshooting coma. STAR MAN: MESUT OZIL

TOM BORE (readnewcastle.com)

Service as normal. One point in the last nine fixtures and the prospect of fighting a relegation battle feels almost inevitable. With a potential takeover looming, Newcastle fans can only hope additional funds are made available this window. STAR MAN: MIKEL MERINO