I think that’s what killed them off from finishing in a Champions League position last season
Andy Cole on Arsenal's away form
But what is even more vital is the fact they kept a clean sheet at Newcastle - already equalling the same amount they managed in 19 games on the road last term.
Cole admits a change in away form is needed if Arsenal harbour hopes of finishing in the top four.
And he says the victory over the Magpies is a great start on the road to doing that.
“That’s massive for Arsenal,” Cole said on The Debate.
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Andy Cole says Arsenal have got off to a good start in improving their away form (Image: GETTY/SKY SPORTS)
Cole says Arsenal's away form will give them belief of finishing in the top four (Image: SKY SPORTS)
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“Last season away from home they were really, really poor.
“I think that’s what killed them off from finishing in a Champions League position last season.
“Away from home they were absolutely terrible.
“But this season they’ve started well, going to Newcastle which is a tough place to go to regardless of what’s going on at the club and all those kind of things.