Arsenal's Thierry Henry battles his way past Aaron Hughes as the visitors start strongly at St James' Park

Newcastle's Alan Shearer and Patrick Vieira of Arsenal exchange heated words before Shearer is booked

Henry collects Sylvain Wiltord's pass and slots the ball past Shay Given to open the scoring in the 35th minute

Henry wheels away after his 18th Premiership goal of the season gives the Gunners a vital breakthough

Laurent Robert equalises with a stunning left-foot shot past a stranded David Seaman on 53 minutes

Five minutes later Robert is sent off for a second bookable offence, leaving 10 men to battle for the draw

Newcastle battle hard and a fine save from David Seaman denies Craig Bellamy an injury-time winner