Newcastle United say they “strongly condemn racist abuse” sent to midfielders Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock after the win over Arsenal.

Brazil international Guimaraes escaped punishment for appearing to elbow Jorginho in first-half stoppage time.

“Our message is clear. There is no room for racism in football or society,” read a Newcastle statement.

“We are providing support to Bruno and Joe and will work with relevant authorities and social media platforms to identify those responsible so that they can be held to account.”

English midfielder Willock, who joined Newcastle from Arsenal in 2021 after a loan spell, provided the cross which led to Anthony Gordon’s controversial 64th-minute winner.

Defeat was Arsenal’s first in the league season.