The 27-year-old Czech international told the club's official website, www.nufc.co.uk: "We met Diego after the game and he came in the dressing room.

"It was really nice of him. It was a lift for us and was quite surreal.

"To meet such a big name in football is great, and something to remember for us."

Newcastle lost the game 3-0 as their wait for a victory - and indeed, a goal - under new boss Kevin Keegan continued.

Rozehnal added: "It was disappointing again. Arsenal are a good team, but I think we are playing well in patches.

"But we haven't picked up a result again. That is a concern and we cannot rest easily until we do get that win."