Gabriel’s late goal seals dramatic comeback win at Newcastle | OneFootball

Arsenal came from behind to snatch a late 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

The match nearly swung Arsenal’s way earlier on when Viktor Gyökeres went down under a challenge from Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.

Referee Jarred Gillett initially pointed to the spot, but after a lengthy VAR review, it was ruled that Pope had made sufficient contact with the ball, denying Arsenal a penalty.

The hosts took the lead shortly after, on 34 minutes, when Nick Woltemade rose to meet Sandro Tonali’s corner and headed the ball into the bottom-left corner. Despite Arsenal protests that Woltemade had pushed Gabriel Magalhães, VAR confirmed minimal contact, and the goal stood, giving Newcastle a 1-0 lead at half-time.

The visitors dominated possession throughout the match and created numerous chances, only to be repeatedly denied by a string of world-class saves from Pope.

Second-half substitutions injected fresh energy, with Mikel Merino, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard all making key contributions.

Arsenal finally drew level in the 84th minute when Merino met Declan Rice’s precise corner to head home his first goal of the season.

The winning moment came deep into stoppage time. From a corner, Odegaard delivered a perfect ball into the box, and Gabriel Magalhães rose to nod home from close range, scoring his first goal of the campaign and securing all three points for the north London side in dramatic fashion.

The victory lifts Mikel Arteta’s men to second in the table, just two points behind leaders Liverpool, while Newcastle remain 15th.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Newcastle United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Arsenal. Nick Woltemade heads the ball from the center of the box into the left corner of the net. The assist comes from Sandro Tonali, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.Newcastle United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Arsenal. Nick Woltemade heads the ball into the left corner from the center of the box. The assist came from Sandro Tonali, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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GOAL Newcastle: Nick Woltemade (Newcastle) scores!

Nick Woltemade scores goal number 2 in the competition (3 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but failed to convert. The cross was delivered by Riccardo Calafiori.

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Opportunity wasted. Eberechi Eze from Arsenal took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

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Opportunity wasted. Eberechi Eze of Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The assist came from Leandro Trossard, who delivered a cross.

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Missed opportunity! Joelinton from Newcastle United took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Anthony Gordon.

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Opportunity wasted! Joelinton from Newcastle United took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Anthony Gordon.

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Missed opportunity! Jurriën Timber from Arsenal attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal. The chance was set up by William Saliba, who provided a header following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted. Viktor Gyökeres for Arsenal took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.

It's now Newcastle United 1, Arsenal 1. Mikel Merino scores with a header from the center of the box following a corner kick.It's now Newcastle United 1, Arsenal 1. Mikel Merino heads the ball from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Declan Rice, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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GOAL Arsenal: Mikel Merino (Arsenal) scores!

Mikel Merino scores goal number 1 in the competition (5 matches) Mikel Merino scores goal number 11 for his team (52 matches)

Newcastle United 1, Arsenal 2. Gabriel Magalhães scores for Arsenal, heading the ball in from close range following a corner kick.

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GOAL Arsenal: Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) scores!

Gabriel Magalhães scores goal number 1 in the competition (6 matches) Gabriel Magalhães scores goal number 22 for his team (219 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match