In Round 6 of the Premier League, Arsenal came from behind to defeat Newcastle 2-1 away from home, thanks to Mikel Merino’s equaliser and Gabriel’s stoppage-time winner.
Arsenal Close in on Liverpool, Sitting Second in the Table
With this victory, Arsenal have recorded four wins, one draw, and one loss, collecting 13 points in total. They now sit second in the standings, just two points behind leaders Liverpool.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have managed only one win, three draws, and two losses, giving them 6 points and placing them 15th in the table.
In the 2nd minute, Arsenal earned a free kick on the right, and goalkeeper Nick Pope denied Viktor Gyökeres’ header in front of goal. In the 5th minute, Arsenal continued pressing as Eberechi Eze struck a volley from the edge of the box, but Pope pulled off another save.
In the 7th minute, Gyökeres received the ball inside the box, quickly turned, and fired a shot, but the defenders blocked it.
VAR Overturns Penalty Decision
In the 14th minute, Gyökeres broke through one-on-one and collided with Pope inside the penalty area. The referee initially awarded a penalty, but after a VAR review, it was confirmed that Pope got to the ball first, and the decision was overturned.
Völltmard’s Header Puts Newcastle Ahead
Despite dominating possession, Arsenal fell behind in the 34th minute. From a tactical corner, Sandro Tonali delivered a cross from the left, and Völltmard rose highest in the box to head the ball into the net, giving Newcastle a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Arsenal continued to press hard in the second half, and in the 84th minute, Declan Rice sent in a precise cross from the left. Merino met it with a deft header at the near post, finding the bottom corner to level the score at 1-1.
Gabriel’s Stoppage-Time Header Seals the Win
In the 96th minute of stoppage time, Arsenal won a corner. Martin Ødegaard swung the ball into the box, and Gabriel, rising above the defenders, powered home a header to complete the comeback. Arsenal ultimately secured a dramatic 2-1 victory.
Arsenal Show Resilience and Title Aspirations
This match not only showcased Arsenal’s determination and fighting spirit in the face of adversity but also highlighted their ability to turn games around in crucial moments.
With Merino and Gabriel’s decisive goals, the Gunners collected a valuable three points, keeping close on Liverpool’s heels and boosting their confidence in the Premier League title race.
