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'They grew up a lot today': Gary Neville credits Arsenal's 'composure' in their 2-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday, as he admits thinking Mikel Arteta's side 'could get eaten alive' at raucous St James' Park before kick off

Gary Neville lauded Arsenal for 'growing up ' in their 2-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta's side put in an impressive display at a bouncing St James Park' as they handed Eddie Howe's side just their second league loss at the ground this season.

Captain Martin Odegaard opened the scoring with a classy effort from outside the box, before a Fabian Schar own goal confirmed the three points.

For Neville, the result was a big moment for the young Gunners' side, as he told SKy Sports: 'I thought they could get eaten alive today.