Arteta Sends Message to Liverpool as Arsenal Keep Title Race Alive with Comeback Win vs Newcastle
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has promised to keep pressure on Liverpool in the Premier League title race
- Gabriel’s 96th-minute header sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for Arsenal against Newcastle at St. James’ Park
- Arsenal is now just two points behind league leaders and defending champions Liverpool after six matches
Arsenal kept their Premier League title ambitions on track with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.
The victory sees the Gunners close the gap on league leaders Liverpool to just two points, reigniting the title race early in the season.
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Nick Woltemade gave Newcastle the lead in the 34th minute, heading home Sandro Tonali’s cross against the run of play.
Despite dominating possession, Arsenal were frustrated for much of the game, with Nick Pope pulling off multiple saves, including denying Eberechi Eze twice in the first half.
According to Complete Sports, the breakthrough finally came in the 84th minute when Mikel Merino nodded in Declan Rice’s cross to level the score.
The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time, with Gabriel Magalhães rising highest to head home from a Martin Odegaard corner, sealing a crucial win for Mikel Arteta’s men.
Arteta sends message to Liverpool
Speaking after the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made it clear that his side will continue pushing Liverpool all the way in the title race.
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“To win in the manner that we have done it, wow what a feeling!” Arteta told BBC Match of the Day.
“Football is about emotion and going through things, and today we had a beautiful one at the end of the match.”
Arteta praised his team’s resilience and intensity, as well as Newcastle’s spirited performance.
“We generated so much from open play in many ways, but Pope was incredible today. He denied us goals. Credit to Newcastle for the way they compete, but we found a way.”
The win sends a strong message to Liverpool, who dropped points in a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace the previous day, allowing Arsenal to narrow the gap at the top of the table.
Big win at a tough ground
The victory marked Arsenal’s first goal at St James’ Park in their last three visits, breaking a difficult run in this game for the Gunners.
It was also a crucial psychological boost for the North London side, which has ambitions of ending its 20-year wait for a Premier League title.
With six games played, Arsenal sit on 13 points, just two behind Liverpool and three points ahead of Manchester City, who also won over the weekend.
The result adds further spice to a title race that is shaping up to be closely contested.
Arsenal will look to carry this momentum into their next games, as Arteta’s men appear determined to prove they can go toe-to-toe with Liverpool and Manchester City throughout the campaign.
VAR overrules Arsenal’s penalty claim
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Arsenal was controversially denied a penalty in their clash with Newcastle United, sparking heated debates among fans and players alike.
Viktor Gyokeres went down in the box after a collision with Magpies goalkeeper Nick Pope, with referee Jarred Gillett initially pointing to the spot.
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