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The Digest:

In a match where fortune swayed like a pendulum, Arsenal’s resilience turned potential despair into a statement victory. According to a report from Sky Sports, a 96th-minute header from defender Gabriel completed a stunning comeback

Key Points:
  • Gabriel headed home a 96th-minute winner to complete a 2-1 comeback for Arsenal.
  • Substitute Mikel Merino had earlier equalised with a header in the 84th minute.
  • Newcastle led through a Nick Woltemade header, with Gabriel at fault after going down softly.
  • A contentious VAR decision overturned a first-half penalty for Arsenal.
  • Goalkeeper Nick Pope made several key saves to keep Newcastle in the lead.
  • Mikel Arteta's attacking lineup and decisive substitutions were pivotal to the turnaround.
  • The win closes Arsenal's gap on league leaders Liverpool to two points.
The victory, snatched from the jaws of a third straight defeat at St. James' Park, signals a potent blend of set-piece mastery and unyielding spirit, turning past frustrations into a foundation for belief.

Sources: Sky Sports