Shay Given – What a star when celebrating Alexander Isak winner v Arsenal in BBC Studio | OneFootball

What a goalkeeper Shay Given was.

The best we have ever seen at Newcastle United, in my opinion.

On Saturday, Shay Given showing once again which team he supports.

Having carved out a career as a pundit, along with the likes of Alan Shearer and Lynsey Hipgrave, Newcastle United and their fans having some decent representation.

On Saturday, Shay Given was on BBC’s Football Focus and couldn’t contain himself.

Football Focus presenter Kelly Somers declaring during the programme:

“I’m just going to let you in on a little secret.

“It has been a bit chaotic in the studio.

“Shay Given has just broken part of the set.

“Why have you broken part of the set?”

Shay Given:

“I just kicked the table by mistake, so I apologise.”

Kelly Somers:

“Yes, but why did you do that?”

Shay Given:

“Because Isak has just scored against Arsenal.

“A brilliant cross from Anthony Gordon, Isak header, top corner, 1-0 to the Toon!”

Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0 – Saturday 2 November 12.30pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 12

Arsenal:

Possession was Newcastle 36% Arsenal 64%

Total shots were Newcastle 9 Arsenal 10

Shots on target were Newcastle 4 Arsenal 1

Corners were Newcastle 4 Arsenal 6

Touches in the box Newcastle 17 Arsenal 32

Newcastle United team v Arsenal:

Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Bruno (Kelly 90+5), Willock (Tonali 65); Gordon (Barnes 85), Isak, Joelinton

Unused Subs:

Dubravka, Miley, Almiron, Alex Murphy, Krafth, Osula

(Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE)

(BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after win v Arsenal – Read HERE)

(What a stunning Alexander Isak stat! What an even better Alexander Isak winner!! Read and watch HERE)

(Instant Newcastle fan/writer reaction to Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0 – Read HERE)

Newcastle United upcoming matches confirmed to end of January 2025:

Sunday 10 November – Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Monday 25 November – Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 30 November – Crystal Palace v Newcastle (3pm)

Wednesday 4 December – Newcastle v Liverpool (7.30pm) Amazon

Saturday 7 December – Brentford v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 14 December – Newcastle v Leicester (3pm)

W/C Monday 16 December – Newcastle v Brentford – Carabao Cup Quarter-Final

Saturday 21 December – Ipswich v Newcastle (3pm)

Thursday 26 December – Newcastle v Villa (3pm) Amazon

Monday 30 December – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 4 January – Tottenham v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)