Arsenal’s Iron-Willed Comeback Stuns Newcastle 2-1 in a Stoppage-Time Masterclass

Match Summary

Arsenal staged a dramatic comeback to beat Newcastle United 2-1 on Sunday in the Premier League’s sixth round, overturning a first-half deficit.

Newcastle opened the scoring through Nick Volltimid in the 34th minute. Arsenal equalized in the 85th minute thanks to Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Magalhaes headed the stoppage-time winner at 90+6.

The result leaves Arsenal two points behind the league leaders Liverpool, with 13 points in second place, while Newcastle sit on 6 points in 15th. Liverpool had a shock 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace the day before, their first loss of the season.

Eddie Howe opted for Volltimid as the central striker from the start, with Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy on the wings, as Newcastle lined up with Nick Pope in goal and a blend of defenders and midfielders behind him.

For Arsenal, Mikel Arteta started with Saka in the XI in the absence of a forward, while Martin Ødegaard returned from injury but began on the bench. The Gunners lined up with Raya in goal and a frontline that included Trossard and Saka.

Arsenal dominated late pressure, pressing for a breakthrough as Newcastle defended resolutely in the closing stages.

Arsenal finally found the decisive moment from a corner, with Gabriel rising highest to head home at 90+6, sealing the comeback and sending the away end into raptures.

Punchline 1: If drama had a whistle, this one blew twice—first the equalizer, then the winner, all in the same breath.

Punchline 2: Arsenal didn’t just steal the points; they borrowed them from the future and paid back with interest at stoppage time.