Arsenal Snatch Dramatic Late Victory Over Newcastle in Nine-Goal Thriller
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE - Arsenal overcame a stubborn Newcastle United side with a pair of goals in stoppage time to secure a 3-2 victory in a pulsating Premier League encounter on saturday,September 28,2025. The match, marked by relentless attacking play from both teams, saw Arsenal stay firmly in the title race, remaining on the podium behind league leaders Liverpool.
Newcastle drew first blood, taking the lead early in the game, before Arsenal relentlessly pressed for an equalizer.The Gunners had numerous opportunities in the first half, with Leandro Trossard hitting the post (25th minute) and Nick Pope denying several Arsenal attacks, including a recovery from Eze (29th minute). Despite dominating possession, Arsenal failed to convert their chances.
The second half continued at a frantic pace. Newcastle almost extended their lead immediately after the restart, with Woltemade striking the crossbar from a Livramento cross, though the goal was disallowed for offside (46th minute). Pope remained a key figure for Newcastle, thwarting a close-range header from Timber (59th minute). Arsenal’s Declan Rice made a crucial defensive intervention, stopping Murphy’s run (65th minute). Livramento was forced off with a muscular injury in the 76th minute.
The final quarter of the match saw Arsenal intensify their pressure. Gyökeres missed a golden opportunity (82nd minute) before Mikel Merino leveled the score with a header from a corner expertly delivered by Rice and Eze (85th minute). Newcastle appealed for a penalty after a deflection off Gabriel Magalhães’ hand, but the referee ruled the ball had first struck the defender’s foot.
The drama wasn’t over. William osula fouled William Saliba near the Arsenal area (90th+1 minute), and Martin Ødegaard set up Myles-Skelly, only for a Newcastle defender to intervene at the last moment (90th+5 minute). Gabriel Magalhães rose highest to head home from a corner in the 90th+6 minute, completing the dramatic turnaround for Arsenal.
The victory keeps Arsenal in contention for the Premier League title. Newcastle,despite a strong performance,suffered a frustrating defeat. Newcastle will next face Nottingham Forest, while Arsenal will take on West Ham in the continuing Premier League season.
