Overview
- Woltemade put Newcastle ahead on 34 minutes by converting Sandro Tonali’s pass.
- Mikel Merino equalised in the 84th minute from a Declan Rice assist to set up the finale.
- Gabriel rose to head in the winner from a Martin Odegaard corner in the 96th minute after a string of Nick Pope saves.
- The victory reportedly leaves Arsenal two points behind leaders Liverpool and ends their run of three scoreless visits to St. James’ Park.
- Aston Villa defeated Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park, with Ollie Watkins, John McGinn and Emiliano Buendia scoring after Raul Jimenez’s early opener.