Late drama strike: Arsenal stun Newcastle with a 90+6 winner to cement title bid
28 septembre 2025
Match Snapshot
Arsenal secured a valuable 2-1 victory at St James' Park against Newcastle United in Week 6 of the Premier League.
Newcastle opened the scoring through Nick Volltaimed in the 34th minute, before Arsenal leveled through Mikel Merino in the 85th.
Late winner and table shake
Gabriel Magalhaes headed home in stoppage time (90+6) from a corner delivered by Martin Odegaard, clinching the three points for the visitors and keeping Arsenal within reach of the title contenders.
With this win, Arsenal moved to second on 13 points, while Newcastle stayed on 6 points in 15th place. Liverpool lead the table after their setback, creating a tighter gap between the top two.
Arsenal had not won after conceding the first goal in five straight league games, so this late comeback ended the unlucky streak.
Notably, analysts noted the late winner as a sign of Arsenal’s resilience and attacking threat, and it marked Arsenal’s first win at St James' Park since 2023 according to some statistics.
Gabi the late-liner
Merino’s equaliser and the late header added to a night of notable numbers: Merino’s performances in 2025 continue to spark headlines for Arsenal, while Magalhaes added a decisive goal to his tallies for the season.
In post-match remarks, Merino said: "Winning these matches is unbelievable; the late winner is special, and coming back here brings back memories. We know we have a great team and we trust in ourselves. It’s always great to visit this place and see familiar faces. Scoring a late header again is magical."
He also stressed the collective confidence, saying: "We know our quality, and this type of win shows the team’s character and belief—this won’t change no matter the scoreline."
Arsenal’s performance underscored their growing belief in the squad, depth, and the tactical setup of the staff, as they press their bid for a first league title since 2003-04.
Punchline 1: That late winner was so timely, even my calendar blinked in disbelief.
Punchline 2: Arsenal are mastering overtime—apparently the clock is their new best teammate.
