Arsenal’s final minute comeback broke the curse at The Magpies headquarters, The Gunners won 2-1!

Gilabola.com -Newcastle United failed to maintain the advantage against Arsenal in the 6th week of the English League 2025/26 and had to surrender with a score of 1-2, a goal scored by Nick Woltemade was rewarded by Mikel Merino’s goal and a goal from Gabriel in injury time.

• Results of Newcastle United vs Arsenal Final Score 1-2
• GOOL MAKING: Nick Woltemade 34 ′ – Mikel Merino 84 ′, Gabriel 90 ‘+6’

Arsenal won a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle United through a late goal Gabriel Magalhães in the 96th minute, having previously been left behind first.

Beginning is difficult for Arsenal

This match began with the return of Bukayo Saka to the starting line-up, while Noni Hikeke had to pull over because the injury and William Saliba only sat on the bench.

Arsenal immediately pressed from the beginning and had a golden opportunity in the 11th minute when Gyorkes was dropped by goalkeeper Nick Pope. But after VAR’s review, the referee decided not to give a penalty.

Arsenal’s pressure continues. Declan Rice almost opened the score in the 25th minute when his bait to Leandro Trossard led to a hard shot that hit the pole.

Unfortunately, the failure was paid handsomely. The 33rd minute, Newcastle actually won first through Nick Woltemade’s header after receiving Sandro Tonali’s pass.

The situation is more difficult after pause. Saliba’s newly incoming mistake made Newcastle almost double the advantage, but Woltemade’s header only hit the bar.

Resurrection in the final minutes

Mikel Arteta made important changes in the 70th minute by pulling out Saka and Calaforii, then included Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino who incidentally former Newcastle players. This decision is proven to be accurate.

The 84th minute, Declan Rice’s brilliant cross was struck by Merino with a thin header to a distance of Pope’s far goal, equating the score 1-1. When the game seemed to end in a draw, Arsenal closed the night dramatically.

The 96th minute, Gabriel Magalhães jumped high and gore the ball into the Newcastle goal to ensure three valuable points for the Gunners.