Arsenal recovered from a first-half setback to claim a 2-1 win over Newcastle United at St. James\u2019 Park, scoring twice late to overturn the deficit.<\/p>\n
The visitors began confidently, with Eberechi Eze forcing a spectacular save from Nick Pope before Arsenal weathered sustained set-piece pressure. Jacob Murphy\u2019s tame back pass to Pope was pounced on by Viktor Gy\u00f6keres and, after Pope took him down, the incident initially looked like a penalty. The video assistant referee intervened, spotted a slight nick on the ball from the Newcastle goalkeeper and referee Jarred Gillett overturned the on-field call.<\/p>\n
Arsenal continued to probe. Leandro Trossard struck the inside of the post and both Eze and Bukayo Saka forced strong stops from Pope. Newcastle\u2019s goal arrived against the run of play from a short-corner routine. Sandro Tonali delivered to Nick Woltemade, whose header clipped Gabriel but did not send the Brazilian to the floor, and the German cushioned his finish beyond David Raya.<\/p>\n
The opening goal silenced Arsenal temporarily and left supporters uneasy after an intense opening period.<\/p>\n
The Gunners improved after the break, with Eze operating centrally and Jurri\u00ebn Timber spurning two big chances, one superbly saved by Pope. William Saliba\u2019s introduction at half-time helped steady the defence and Eddie Howe reacted by adding runners in attack.<\/p>\n
Arsenal pushed relentlessly. The introduction of Mikel Merino paid dividends when he flicked Declan Rice\u2019s whipped delivery beyond a motionless Pope to level. After surviving a VAR check for a Gabriel handball, the Brazilian proved decisive at the far post, heading Martin \u00d8degaard\u2019s corner home to secure all three points.<\/p>\n
The win was ultimately decided from set-pieces, with Gabriel and Rice among the standouts.<\/p>\n
Notable player ratings: Gabriel 8.5; Declan Rice 8.5; Mart\u00edn Zubimendi 7.8; Jurri\u00ebn Timber 7.6; David Raya 7.0.<\/p>\n
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