Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates after the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal: Gabriel's Late Winner Hands Gunners Victory
Gabriel scored a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came back to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday and close the gap on leader Liverpool. The defender rose to head in a stoppage-time corner that moved Mikel Arteta’s team up to second in the standings and two points behind defending champion Liverpool. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described it as a “statement” win. “There are opportunities, there are moments in the season, you have to find a way to win,” he said. Victory saw Arsenal take full advantage of Liverpool’s first defeat of the season after the Merseyside club’s 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace on Saturday. That game was also decided by a stoppage-time winner by former Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Arsenal's Gabriel, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope (1) brings down Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, right, leading to a penalty being awarded then overturned after a VAR review during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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From left, Arsenal's Gabriel, Newcastle's Dan Burn, Arsenal's Mikel Merino in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Arsenal's Declan Rice, left, challenges for the ball with Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Newcastle's Tino Livramento is substituted off on a stretcher during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Newcastle's Jacob Murphy, left, makes an attempt to score past Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta, right, reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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