Newcastle United v Arsenal, 12 November 1988
| Score | 1-0 to Arsenal |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | St James' Park |
| Attendance | 23,807 |
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David Robinson made his debut after joining as a trainee. John Robertson made his last appearance before moving to Hearts in December.
Goals:
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Dave Beasant
Defender
John Anderson
Defender/Centre back
Andy Thorn
Defender/Midfielder
Brian Tinnion
Midfielder
John Cornwell
Midfielder
David McCreery
Midfielder/Forward
John Hendrie
Forward
Darren Jackson
Forward
Mirandinha
Forward
John Robertson
Left Winger
Lee Payne
Substitutions:
| David Robinson for John Robertson |
On the bench:
Forward
David Robinson
1 Arsenal
Goals:
| Steve Bould |
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Starting lineup:
John Lukic
Goalkeeper
Tony Adams
Defender
Steve Bould
Defender
Lee Dixon
Defender
Nigel Winterburn
Defender/Left back
Martin Hayes
Midfielder
Kevin Richardson
Midfielder
David Rocastle
Midfielder
Michael Thomas
Midfielder
Alan Smith
Forward
Brian Marwood
Winger
Substitutions:
| Paul Merson for David Rocastle |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Paul Merson