From Frustration to Euphoria: Arsenal Edge Newcastle 2-1 in Fiery Clash
Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Newcastle 2-1 in a thrilling, fiery contest at St James’ Park. The Gunners trailed at half-time after missing a string of first-half chances, but late goals from substitute Merino and Gabriel turned the game on its head.Read our half-time report here: https://www.justarsenal.com/newcastle-1-0-arsenal-at-half-time-gunners-frustrated-despite-bright-start/400998 Arsenal Dig Deep After […] The post From Frustration to Euphoria: Arsenal Edge Newcastle 2-1 in Fiery Clash appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
RR aka Rishi-Raj
Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Newcastle 2-1 in a thrilling, fiery contest at St James’ Park. The Gunners trailed at half-time after missing a string of first-half chances, but late goals from substitute Merino and Gabriel turned the game on its head.
Read our half-time report here: https://www.justarsenal.com/newcastle-1-0-arsenal-at-half-time-gunners-frustrated-despite-bright-start/400998
Arsenal Dig Deep After Early Setbacks
Arsenal started brightly, testing Newcastle in the opening exchanges. Eberechi Eze saw an early strike saved and Bukayo Saka’s corner was cleared. Saka himself later forced another good save. Newcastle responded with a dangerous corner as Alec Chou’s header was pushed away by David Raya.
The opening half-hour was end-to-end. In the 13th minute Viktor Gyökeres appeared to be fouled by the Newcastle keeper while through on goal, but after a lengthy VAR check no penalty was given — a decision that drew the ire of the visitors and turned Gyökeres into the villain of the night for the home crowd.
Arsenal continued to press, with Declan Rice’s set-piece deliveries causing trouble. Gyökeres crossed for Riccardo Calafiori who headed narrowly wide, then Leandro Trossard hit the post before Eze forced another save. Arsenal looked the more likely side until the 34th minute, when under pressure Mosquera conceded a corner. Newcastle worked it short and German striker Niclas Woltemade lashed home the opener.
The goal fired up the contest as Woltemade and Gabriel exchanged words and the referee stepped in to calm tempers. Arsenal pushed for a response before the break but could not find the finishing touch, going in 1–0 down at half-time.
Merino Sparks Fightback, Gabriel Seals Dramatic Win
Newcastle almost doubled their lead soon after the restart when Woltemade hit the bar – though the flag was already up in the build-up. Arsenal responded quickly: Gyökeres broke clear but dragged his shot wide, and Timber’s low strike on the hour was superbly saved by Nick Pope.
As the physical battle intensified, Mikel Arteta turned to his bench in the 68th minute, introducing Martinelli and Merino for Saka and Calafiori. The changes shifted momentum and Arsenal gradually pinned Newcastle back.
The breakthrough came in the 85th minute. Merino reacted quickest to a loose ball in the area, rifling home the equaliser to silence the home fans and breathe new life into the Gunners.
Arsenal threw everything forward in the closing stages, forcing a string of corners and keeping the hosts under constant pressure. Pope produced several key interventions, but in the 95th minute Rice’s delivery found Gabriel, who rose highest to head home the dramatic winner and spark wild celebrations among the travelling supporters.
Arsenal saw out the final frantic moments to clinch a priceless 2-1 victory, cutting the gap to Liverpool at the top and underlining their title credentials with a statement win on the road.
The Gunners now sit 2nd in the table, trailing Liverpool by only 2 points!
COYG!
Michelle M
__________________________________________________________________________________________
ADMIN COMMENT
So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….
You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.
CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…
The post From Frustration to Euphoria: Arsenal Edge Newcastle 2-1 in Fiery Clash appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
