By Rob Kelly
WHAT HAPPENED
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in a dominant team display as we eased past Newcastle United to maintain our recent resurgence.
It was only nine days earlier that we had found it tough going to break down the Magpies in the Emirates FA Cup third round, and they remained obdurate opponents during the first half.
But we cut loose after the interval, with Aubameyang opening the scoring, before Bukayo Saka added our second soon after and our captain wrapped things up near the end after good work from Cedric.
Having been frustrated last time out by Crystal Palace, we were keen to get back to winning ways but found chances limited during the early knockings – although Aubameyang came close with an effort that hit the post.