Arsenal Triumph Over Newcastle with Brace, Tightening Grip on Liverpool in Premier League

Arsenal grabbed a crucial last-minute victory against Newcastle United, winning 2-1 at St. James' Park to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool. The win puts Arsenal just two points behind Liverpool, who suffered their own setback with a loss to Crystal Palace the day before.

Arsenal looked set for disappointment when German midfielder Nick Volkmade put Newcastle ahead in the 34th minute. But the Gunners showed their resilience in the final stages of the match.

Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino pulled Arsenal level with six minutes left on the clock, scoring in the 84th minute. Then Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhães completed the comeback deep into stoppage time, netting the winner in the sixth minute of added time to secure all three points for Mikel Arteta's side.

The victory was especially important for Arsenal after their draw with Manchester City in the previous round had raised questions about their title credentials. Now they're back on track with 13 points from six matches, sitting in second place.

Liverpool remains at the top of the table despite their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday. The defending champions have 15 points but their loss opens the door for Arsenal and other title contenders to apply pressure.

For Newcastle, this was a painful defeat. They looked good for most of the match but couldn't hold onto their lead when it mattered most. The loss leaves them with just six points from six games - one win, three draws, and two defeats - putting them in 15th place.

The result shows how quickly things can change in the Premier League. Arsenal's ability to find goals in the dying minutes could prove crucial as the season develops, while Newcastle will need to learn how to see out games if they want to climb the table.