Arsenal has produced a dramatic late fightback to defeat Newcastle and lay down an early marker in the Premier League title race.
The Gunners were heading for a fourth consecutive defeat at St. James’ Park after falling behind to Nick Woltemade’s first-half header on Sunday
However, Mikel Merino headed in the equaliser before Gabriel Magalhaes powered in at the 96th-minute corner to lift Arsenal into second and within two points of leaders Liverpool.
Liverpool’s first defeat of the season at Crystal Palace on Saturday had given Arsenal the chance to close in at the top of the table.
The victory will give the Gunners belief in this season being theirs, after finishing second in each of the last three campaigns.
Arsenal Stun Newcastle with Late Comeback to Close Gap on Premier League Leaders Liverpool
