Recap

Arsenal’s Dramatic Win Over Newcastle

Arsenal secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday, thanks to a stoppage-time header by Gabriel Magalhães. The win moves Arsenal to second place in the Premier League, narrowing the gap to leaders Liverpool to just two points. Reuters

Newcastle took the lead in the 34th minute when Nick Woltemade capitalized on a defensive error by Cristhian Mosquera to head home. Arsenal responded with pressure, but Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope made several crucial saves to keep the visitors at bay. A controversial moment occurred when Arsenal were denied a penalty after Viktor Gyökeres was brought down by Pope; the VAR review concluded there was no foul. The Sun

In the 84th minute, substitute Mikel Merino equalized for Arsenal with a header from a Declan Rice cross. Then, in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Gabriel rose highest to head in a Martin Ødegaard corner, completing the comeback and securing all three points for the Gunners. Reuters

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team’s resilience, stating that the win demonstrated their ability to “go to the next level” in their title challenge. ESPN.com Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed concern over a knee injury sustained by full-back Tino Livramento, who was stretchered off in significant pain. Livramento had previously missed a year due to an ACL injury, and his condition is feared to be serious. The Guardian

The result marks a significant milestone for Arsenal, as it was the first time in 940 days they secured a Premier League victory after trailing at half-time, a feat last achieved in March 2023 against Bournemouth. Talksport

Arsenal’s comeback win underscores their title credentials, while Newcastle will look to regroup and address their recent challenges.