Overview

• Arsenal won 2-1 at St James’ Park after trailing until the 84th minute, with Gabriel Magalhães scoring in stoppage time.
• The victory was described as their first comeback at Newcastle in 39 years and cut the gap to Liverpool to two points.
• Bukayo Saka returned from a hamstring layoff, showed a bloodied ankle afterward, and said he is available for midweek European action.
• Saka called the result a “big statement,” while John Obi Mikel argued Newcastle “bullied” Arsenal for long spells.
• Wayne Rooney suggested Arsenal could join the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, and William Saliba entered the match at half-time.