The title is officially gone’ – Arsenal fans go into meltdown as dismal defeat at Newcastle puts HUGE dent in Premier League dream

Newcastle enjoyed another home win over Arsenal on Saturday, taking all three points thanks to Isak’s 12th-minute header. The result means it’s two Premier League defeats in three games for the Gunners and a massive dent to their title hopes already. Fans were quick to react to the dismal loss on social media and are convinced their hopes of being crowned champions are already over for another season.

• WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

  Arsenal supporter @HassanGooner10 posted on X: “Unacceptable performance, the title is officially gone.”

  And @bradjrr urged the Gunners to focus on other targets: “We are not yet at the level required of winning the PL title. Let’s focus on top four and cup titles.”

  There was also criticism directed at the manager, with @slowfee9 posting: “Honestly. Its obvious. If we dont win any trophy this season then Arteta time is up,” while @nawaswa1 wrote: “Arteta is just a scam two seasons we bottled the league when had clear chances, failed to get us a clinical 9.”

  And @StanSylvester felt the club has made the wrong signings: “This is what happens when u buy a DM and a defender instead of a striker. We were bad at the back before Arteta came, now we’re terrible upfront.”
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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Arsenal went into the match already five points behind leaders Manchester City, and four off Liverpool, and will lose further ground at the top of the table if both sides gain positive results this weekend. Champions City are at Bournemouth, while Liverpool take on Brighton at Anfield.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL

  Arsenal will need to bounce back quickly as they have big games up next. The Gunners take on Inter in the Champions League midweek and then face Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.