Mikel Arteta said Arsenal 's dramatic fightback win at Newcastle United proved they can "go to the next level" after the Gunners responded to Liverpool's defeat at Crystal Palace by sealing a 2-1 victory at St James' Park.

Gabriel's header from Martin Ødegaard's 96th minute corner clinched the three points after substitute Mikel Merino had equalised Nick Woltemade's first-half opener with an 84th minute header.

The win moves Arsenal back into second place in the Premier League , two points behind Arne Slot's champions. And Arsenal manager Arteta admitted that the victory, on the back of Liverpool's defeat, was a crucial moment for his team.

"We discussed about going to the next level and how we have to learn from the past," Arteta told reporters after the game. "And today was

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