Michael Brown
Former Sheffield United midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Steve Bruce is so annoyed – that was a big chance.

Joelinton squares it across the face but Shelvey misjudges it. He doesn’t catch it very well and it’s a let-off for Southampton.

At the other end, Southampton have a free-kick in JWP territory...

Aaron Connolly is looking lively for Brighton. His direct running is causing the Burnley defence some concern and he has had a couple of efforts early in this second half.

Newcastle should be home and dry with the points.

A minute into the second half, he is found on the edge of the six yard box but Miguel Almiron but mis-cues his first time shot wide.

What a chance.

Ralph Hasenhuttl's team-talk at half-time: "Lads, stop conceding please."

Away we go at St James'.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith, speaking to BT Sport: "I said to them on Wednesday they had gone away from the values of being a good team-mate and the work rate - and we saw that back today.

"We started the game with a very good intensity and that set us up well. We tried to block them in, it was a very good defensive performance but their goalkeeper made a number of good saves.

"The teams were set up man-to-man so you have to win these battles and I'm really pleased with the players, the way they competed all over the pitch and helped their team-mates. We're very good at holding on to leads and there's a doggedness and a great team spirit."

On Ollie Watkins: "He is in double figures which is fantastic for only 21 games but the distance he covers at speed - no centre-half has had a second to relax when he is against them."

On goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: "That's 11 clean sheets, the most we've had for a long time and he will be happy with the players in front of him but when he is called upon he is good at making saves."

Ben White wins Brighton a corner when his cross deflects behind. Lewis Dunk heads on the delivery but Jack Cork clears at the far post.

Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told BT Sport: "It was a really strong performance, we completely dominated the game, dominated every department and should've won the game.

"But when you give a goal to the opponent, give them another three chances and are not ruthless enough in their box you don't win. It has cost us two games in four days as the reality is we should've won both games.

"It's a big blow considering the performances we've had in both games. We have to come back and we've done it before this season and we have to do it again. We have to keep demanding the right things but stop doing the things that are costing us.

"I was really annoyed for a few decisions [from the referee] and one big decision that I will not discuss, but, regardless of those decisions, we have to win the game - it was as simple as that."

Couple of bits from earlier...

Miguel Almiron has scored four goals in his last 12 Premier League games, as many as in his first 55 appearances in the competition, with this his first brace in the English top-flight.

Sean Dyche is chuntering as he walks towards the dugout for the second half. He does not look happy at all, will his side get back into this?

The second half is under way.

Newcastle have scored three goals in the first half of a Premier League game for the first time since October 2015 v Norwich, with that game ending 6-2 to the Magpies.

"Sweeper keeper my foot!"

Hahahaaaa.

Garth Crooks
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker on Final Score

You get to a stage where you're starting to think - are you serious about this? You're away from home, gone 2-0 down, you get yourself back in the game - clear your lines! Alex McCarthy is trying to play sweeper, plays his nearest man and the ball doesn't get anywhere near him, then the ball's in the back of your net and it's 3-1. It's madness! Sweeper keeper my foot!

The Armchair Football Fan: I think conceding three before halftime to Newcastle might be more embarrassing than their last game...

Graham Green: Might be time for Hasenhuttl to bring on Fraser Forster for the second half. He certainly can’t be any worse than McCarthy has been recently.

Newcastle in control at the interval.

Michael Brown
Former Sheffield United midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

It’s a ridiculous mistake. You can’t take that kind of risk, right on half-time in these conditions. What was Bertrand thinking?

Full credit to Almiron. He pinches the ball and drives towards the penalty area. It’s a great finish into the corner.