Arsenal Snatch Dramatic 2-1 Victory Over Newcastle at St James’ Park

Arsenal beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park as late goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel sealed a dramatic Premier League comeback.

Arsenal produced a stunning late comeback to beat Newcastle United 2-1 in a thrilling Premier League clash at St James’ Park. Goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhães in the final minutes sealed a crucial win for the Gunners.

Arsenal started brightly, pressing high and creating early openings through Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze.

The visitors thought they had won a penalty in the 13th minute when Gyökeres went down under a challenge from goalkeeper Nick Pope. Referee Jarred Gillett pointed to the spot, but VAR intervened and controversially overturned the decision.

Despite Arsenal’s dominance in possession and chances, Newcastle struck first. In the 34th minute, Nick Woltemade rose above Gabriel to head in a Sandro Tonali corner, giving the Magpies a 1-0 lead against the run of play.

Arsenal’s Persistence Pays Off

After the break, Newcastle tightened their defensive shape. Pope continued his excellent performance, denying close-range efforts from Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, and Eberechi Eze. The Gunners kept pushing, and their persistence finally brought rewards.

In the 84th minute, Declan Rice swung in a precise cross from a short corner. Substitute Mikel Merino, facing his former club, rose highest and guided a header into the far corner to level the score at 1-1.

Gabriel’s Last-Minute Redemption

The game looked set to end in a draw until Arsenal produced one final moment of brilliance. In the 96th minute, Martin Ødegaard delivered a curling corner. Gabriel, determined to make amends for his earlier error, powered home a header to complete the turnaround and secure a dramatic 2-1 victory.

The victory ended Arsenal’s three-game losing run at St James’ Park.

The Gunners moved within two points of league leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal’s late fightback highlighted their resilience, squad depth, and winning mentality. Newcastle, meanwhile, will regret missed chances and a collapse in the dying minutes. With both sides battling for European places, this result could prove vital in the Premier League run-in.

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