Arsenal reveal what fuelled their dramatic late win over Newcastle | OneFootball

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·29 September 2025

Arsenal reveal what fuelled their dramatic late win over Newcastle

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  • Arsenal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Newcastle United at St James' Park, closing the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.
  • The Gunners were trailing 1-0 with just six minutes remaining after Nick Woltemade's 34th-minute header for Newcastle.
  • Substitute Mikel Merino equalised for Arsenal, followed by a winning goal from Gabriel in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his team's desire, stating the win "shows how much the team wants it" and targets the Premier League title.
  • Captain Bukayo Saka praised the team's character and resilience, noting that despite past adverse results and decisions at St James' Park, they "made a big statement today".
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