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Wed 09 Sep 2007Youngest guns still too classy for UnitedArsenal 2 (Bendtner 83 Denilson 89), Newcastle 0, Attendance: 60,400: For those who envisaged a closing of the gap between the haves and have-nots of English football this season, this was a chastening experience.An Arsenal team made up almost entirely of reserves completely outclassed a strong Newcastle side last night, finally sealing victory with late goals from Nicklas Bendtner and Denilson, their first for the club.