Arsenal secured a comeback victory against Newcastle United on Sunday, defeating the hosts 2-1 at St. James' Park. The Gunners trailed after Nick Woltemade scored a first-half header for Newcastle. Mikel Merino equalized for Arsenal before Gabriel Magalhaes netted the decisive goal from a corner in the 96th minute.
The victory moved Arsenal into second place in the Premier League table, reducing their deficit to leaders Liverpool to just two points. Arsenal had previously suffered three consecutive defeats at this venue. Newcastle dropped the lead despite taking an early advantage through their record signing Woltemade.
The result leaves Newcastle in 15th position with only one victory from their first six league matches this season.
The victory moved Arsenal into second place in the Premier League table, reducing their deficit to leaders Liverpool to just two points. Arsenal had previously suffered three consecutive defeats at this venue. Newcastle dropped the lead despite taking an early advantage through their record signing Woltemade.
The result leaves Newcastle in 15th position with only one victory from their first six league matches this season.
