Overview

• Arsenal beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park after trailing to Nick Woltemade’s 34th-minute header.
• Mikel Merino leveled in the 84th minute before Gabriel Magalhães headed the decisive goal in stoppage time.
• A first-half penalty awarded to Arsenal was overturned on VAR after referee Jarred Gillett ruled Nick Pope touched the ball before bringing down Viktor Gyökeres.
• The result moves Arsenal to 13 points, two behind Liverpool on 15 after the leaders’ 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace.
• Mikel Arteta called the win a statement as late goals continue to shape Arsenal’s start, following last week’s 93rd-minute equalizer against Manchester City.