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EPL: Arsenal Snatch Late 2-1 Win Against Newcastle
Arsenal staged a late comeback to beat Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time header from Gabriel Magalhães at St James’ Park, on Sunday.
The game looked to be slipping away from the visitors after Nick Woltemade scored one for Newcastle in the 34th minute.
Arsenal had dominated the opening half but failed to find the net despite good chances from Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard.
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The London club were left frustrated when a penalty awarded for a foul on Viktor Gyökeres was overturned following a VAR review.
Newcastle had weathered the storm with the help of goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Mikel Merino rose to nod home from close range in the 84th minute to level, setting up a frantic finish.
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Arsenal pushed with everything they had and were ultimately rewarded deep in stoppage time when Martin Ødegaard’s corner found Gabriel, who rose highest to head the winner in the sixth minute of added time.
Arsenal’s late victory will feel like a statement of character for Mikel Arteta’s side, who move on with a precious away win after dominating long spells of the match but having to fight until the final whistle to secure the three points.
Newcastle will take encouragement from a dogged defensive display.
Arsenal now have four wins, one draw, and one loss in six Premier League games. They sit in the second position on the table, while Newcastle is in 15th.
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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.
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Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.
“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.
“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”
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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.
Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.
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Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.
“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.
“He was very close for the previous game.
“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”
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EPL: Man Utd Suffer Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Everton Clash
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, could be without Matheus Cunha for Monday’s Premier League clash against Everton.
ESPN reports that Cunha has picked up an injury in training.
The Brazilian suffered what is being described as a “minor knock” during a session on Saturday.
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It forced him to miss a scheduled appearance to switch on Christmas lights in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Saturday evening.
Amorim will be keen to have Cunha available, as he has already lost striker Benjamin Sesko to a knee injury.
Since his £62.5 million move from Wolves, Cunha has scored only once in 11 appearances.
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