Gol. van Persie 18 (p)van Persie 41Denilson 59 At Emirates stadium on 30-08-2008
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue (Walcott, 72 ) , Fabregas, Denilson (Song, 69 ) , Nasri, Adebayor, van Persie (Vela, 63 ) Subs not used: Fabianski,Ramsey,Djourou,Bendtner,
Newcastle: Given, Coloccini, Enrique ( Bassong, 44 ) , Steven Taylor, Gutierrez ( Barton, 89 ) , Guthrie, Butt, Beye ( Edgar, 89 ) , N'Zogbia, Owen, Ameobi Subs not used: Harper, Tozer, Donaldson, Ranger,
Bookings: Fabregas (Arsenal) Coloccini , Given (Newcastle)
Attendance: 60067
Referee: R Styles (Hampshire)