Talking points and analysis from Arsenal's 1–0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

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Speaking after Declan Rice’s goal had clinched a 1-0 win over Newcastle which booked their Champions League place, the Spaniard reflected on a season during which his side failed to mount a serious challenge to champions Liverpool and went out of both Europe and Carabao Cup at the semi-final stage.