NEWCASTLE:

Arsenal produced a dramatic late turnaround to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday, strengthening their Premier League title challenge.

Nick Woltemade’s first-half header put Newcastle ahead, and the hosts looked on course for a fourth successive home win over the Gunners.

Arsenal had earlier been denied a penalty by VAR, while Nick Pope frustrated them with key saves from Eberechi Eze, Jurrien Timber, and Leandro Trossard, who struck the post.

The breakthrough came in the 84th minute, when substitute Mikel Merino converted Declan Rice's cross from a short corner.

Six minutes into stoppage time, Arsenal struck again. After going short for the equaliser, they went direct as Martin Odegaard’s delivery found Gabriel Magalhaes, and another set-piece sealed vic

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