site stats Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2: Gabriel snatches 96th-minute winner as Gunners score two late goals to close gap on Liverpool – Posopolis

Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2: Gabriel snatches 96th-minute winner as Gunners score two late goals to close gap on Liverpool


GABRIEL’S last-gasp header stole all three points for Arsenal at Newcastle.

Mikel Merino’s 84th minute header had cancelled out Nick Woltemade’s first half effort to earn Arsenal a point.

Mikel Merino of Arsenal scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match against Newcastle United.
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Mikel Merino heads Arsenal level late on[/caption]

Mikel Merino celebrating his goal for Arsenal.
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The Spaniard passionately celebrates against his former club[/caption]

The Gunners had earlier been awarded a penalty following Nick Pope’s challenge on Viktor Gyokeres, only for the decision to be overturned following a VAR check.

Arsenal spent much of the game chasing an equaliser, and finally managed to turn the game on its head late on.

Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade scores a goal during a soccer match against Arsenal.
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Gabriel watches on from the turf as Nick Woltemade heads Newcastles into the lead[/caption]

Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game at St. James' Park.
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The German striker celebrates his brilliant opener[/caption]

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres falling to the ground after a challenge by Newcastle United's Nick Pope.
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Viktor Gyokeres went down under Nick Pope’s challenge[/caption]

Australian referee Jarred Gillett checks a pitch-side monitor during a football match.
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Referee Jarred Gillett overturned the penalty decision following a VAR check[/caption]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Newcastle United assistant manager Jason Tindall react after a VAR decision.
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Mikel Arteta turns away in disgust after the penalty decision[/caption]

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Match stats for Newcastle v Arsenal showing Arsenal won 2-1 with higher stats in shots, possession, passes, and corners.

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