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Gabriel’s Last-Gasp Header Seals Dramatic Arsenal Win Over Newcastle

Arsenal staged a dramatic late comeback at St James’ Park, with Gabriel Magalhães rising highest to head home a 96th-minute winner and snatch victory against Newcastle United in the Premier League.

The Brazilian defender connected with Martin Ødegaard’s corner deep into stoppage time, sparking jubilant celebrations on the Arsenal bench as Mikel Arteta’s side cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to just two points.

Newcastle had looked on course for a statement win after Nick Woltemade, on his home debut, outjumped Gabriel to power in Sandro Tonali’s cross past David Raya midway through the second half. But the Gunners showed resilience, first drawing level when Mikel Merino’s glancing header rebounded off the post and then capitalising on one final set-piece to secure all three points.

The contest was not without controversy. Arsenal were left incensed early on when referee Jarred Gillett overturned his initial penalty award after consulting the pitchside monitor. Striker Viktor Gyökeres appeared to have been brought down by Nick Pope, but the VAR review concluded the Newcastle goalkeeper had played the ball.

Tempers flared again when Gabriel went down theatrically under pressure inside his own box, prompting furious protests from Arsenal players after Woltemade’s goal was allowed to stand.

Despite the setbacks, Arsenal’s perseverance told in the end, with Gabriel’s dramatic strike ensuring Arteta’s men remain firmly in the title chase.

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