Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback victory over Newcastle United, reducing Liverpool’s lead at the summit to just two points.
The Gunners headed into Sunday’s clash knowing that Liverpool’s unbeaten run had already ended following their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace the previous day. Mikel Arteta’s men were determined to take full advantage of the slip-up — and they delivered.
Despite Arsenal’s dominance in the early stages, it was Newcastle who struck first. Nick Woltemade gave the Magpies the lead against the run of play, sending the home fans into celebration.
But the second half belonged entirely to Arsenal. Substitute Mikel Merino leveled the score with a powerful header from Declan Rice’s pinpoint cross. Then, in stoppage time, Gabriel Magalhães rose above the Newcastle defense to nod in the winner, sealing a crucial 2-1 victory for the visitors.
The result moves Arsenal up to 13 points, just two shy of league leaders Liverpool, intensifying the race at the top of the table.
