updated17. May 2022, 1:48 p.m.
In the game between Newcastle United and Arsenal, Nati defender Fabian Schär was replaced after a collision. The game ended 2-0 for Newcastle. Arsenal fear for participation in the Champions League.
Fortunately, the Nati star was able to get up again. He was substituted with suspected concussion.
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Newcastle beat Arsenal 2-0.
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Newscastle United with Nati star Fabian Schär received Arsenal London at their home St. James’ Park on Monday evening. At halftime it was 0-0. Then came the moment of shock. At the beginning of the second half, a Schär free kick was headed away. He collided with opponent Eddie Nketiah. The Nati defender fell to the ground and lay there motionless.
His teammates immediately called for medical help. The staff was there quickly and luckily the 30-year-old Swiss was able to get up again within a few minutes. He was substituted with suspected concussion.
Newcastle wins against Arsenal
The game finally ended 2-0 for Newcastle. Ben White with an own goal in the 55th minute and Bruno Guimaraes with a goal in the 85th minute sealed Arsenal’s defeat. The Gunners with Nati captain Granit Xhaka slipped to fifth place and had to tremble for participation in the Champions League. Xhaka played through and was booked for a foul in injury time.
The London outfit are now two points behind city rivals Tottenham, who beat Burnley 1-0 on Sunday, with one game remaining. Manchester City, Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC have already secured their place in the Champions League.
An update on Schär’s state of health is still pending.
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