Mikel Arteta's Arsenal suffered a loss to Newcastle United (Photo: Getty)
Arsenal great Lee Dixon has slammed Gunners full-back Jurrien Timber after Mikel Arteta's side lost 2-0 against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. Dixon singled out the Dutchman for his poor defending leading to the Magpies' second goal as the north London giants lost the first leg of the semi-final.
Alexander Isak continued his red-hot form by taking his season's tally to 14 goals to give Newcastle United the opener in the 37th minute. Anthony Gordon made it 2-0 for the visitors in the 51st minute by reacting the quickest following Isak's shot, which was stopped by David Raya.
Former England right-back Lee Dixon, who played 617 games for Arsenal over 14 seasons, has slammed Timber for allowing Gordon to get to the rebound. He insisted that a player of Timber's caliber should have anticipated the ball and clear the danger.
