Les Ferdinand discussing Newcastle United vs Arsenal (Picture: Sky Sports)Les Ferdinand says Arsenal defender Gabriel ‘will be embarrassed’ by the role he played in Newcastle United’s opening goal at St James’ Park on Sunday. Club-record signing Nick Woltemade headed home Sandro Tonali’s inviting cross on 34 minutes to give Newcastle a half-time lead. Gabriel led Arsenal’s protests but ex-England striker Ferdinand said the Brazilian centre-back would be ’embarrassed’ when he watched the incident back. Mikel Merino equalised for Arsenal (Picture: Getty)‘It’s a big, big goal from a big, big man,’ he said on Sky Sports commentary. ‘After review, the Newcastle goalkeeper plays the ball and there is no foul,’ referee Gillett announced following a VAR recommendation.