It was actually 51:23.

33 Premier League games in 2022-23 have seen the ball in play for less time than Arsenal vs. Newcastle last night.

It was 'in play' for 52% of total match time - the 34th lowest of all PL games in 2022-23. https://t.co/a0BemNmKAK

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) January 4, 2023