November 2nd 2024.
Lewis Hall was proud of his team's 1-0 victory over Arsenal, as they managed to keep the influential Bukayo Saka quiet throughout the game. The Magpies had been in a bit of a slump, with no wins in their last five league matches, but they came out strong at St. James' Park. Alexander Isak's powerful header in the 14th minute gave them the lead, and the Gunners were unable to find an answer. They only managed one shot on target in the entire 90 minutes, and Newcastle's strong defense helped them rise to ninth in the Premier League table.
Unfortunately for Arsenal, this loss meant they missed an opportunity to close the gap on title rivals Manchester City. However, they were given a favor by Bournemouth's surprise 2-1 defeat of the champions later in the day. Saka, who has been a standout player for Arsenal this season, was unusually ineffective in the match, thanks in part to the young Newcastle defender Lewis Hall, who did a great job of limiting his impact on the game.
"It was a really, really good performance from us," said Hall, who was awarded the man-of-the-match title. "We knew what Arsenal was capable of, having seen them last season and how competitive they are." He also mentioned that the team's strategy after taking the lead was to stay in a low block and work hard together to defend it. This was a difficult task for some players who may not be used to playing this way, but they did a fantastic job.
Hall specifically acknowledged his match-up with Saka, calling him an amazing player. He went into the game with the goal of keeping Saka as quiet as possible, and he felt he had accomplished that. Isak's goal proved to be the only one of the game, and Hall credits the team's passionate home support for helping them hold on to the lead in the second half. The crowd's enthusiasm for every block, tackle, and throw-in gave the team a boost and helped them secure the win.
There have been some suggestions for Hall to be called up to the senior England squad, but he is solely focused on playing for Newcastle at the moment. "I've absolutely loved my time at Newcastle," he said. "When I first came, it was a bit frustrating, but I feel like I've improved my defensive game massively. I am proud to wear this shirt and provide performances like today." He also acknowledged the lack of left-backs in the current England squad, but he is not letting that distract him from his main goal of playing well for his current team.
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