With yet another sensational late comeback on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal was dragged into a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle at St. James Park.
It was the moment when Newcastle scored his second Premier League victory of the season, seeing Big Money Summer recruit Nick Ultemade open the scoring 11 minutes before the halftime break.
But while Nick Pope may have created a series of eye-catching stops to keep the Premier League title contender in the Bay, Arsenal ultimately found his way in 84 minutes.
With energy quickly sucked out of vocal St James Park support, Mikel Arteta’s side still had time to complete an incredible turnaround as defensive Talisman Gabriel headed for the house in the final seconds.
Arsenal may have been furious following Jarred Gillett’s decision to overturn a spot kick following Viktor Gyoker’s clash with the Pope, but Arteta’s Camp will know how important Sunday’s victory is.
We moved within Liverpool’s contact distance and took advantage of the Reds’ slip-up in south London on Saturday to see some of the main topics at St James Park.
Arsenal shows their spiritual resolve
Seeing Liverpool fallen into a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal travelled to St James Park knowing that he was handed a surprising opportunity to move within two points of the defending champions.
But away from suffering from the second Premier League defeat of the season, Arteta’s side was firmly turned against the wall, ready for a gold opportunity to slip through his fingers.
The gunners may have left it late Sunday afternoon, but Arsenal certainly highlights their title eligibility and will be very excited about the surprising final Gasp comeback outside North London.
Arsenal, who marks his return from an international break in September with a 3-0 home victory over Nottingham Forest, should be thrilled with the domestic success from the Emirates.
Despite signing in August with a 1-0 loss at Anfield, it is the only Premier League defeat that Arteta’s title candidate has suffered in this calendar year.
More frustration for the man in Hau
Newcastle may have made real history last season as he dragged into another famous Champions League ticket in fashion last season, but the Eddie Howe man couldn’t find the real fluidity this time.
Eventually, Sunday’s hosts are screaming for some sort of stability as Swedish marksman completed a record move to Liverpool, watching now-good talisman Alexander Isaac complete his troublesome deadline day divorce.
Suffering from the heartbreak of the major final gasp here and down to the worrying collapse of the home soil, the former Bournemouth boss could face some pressure on his shoulder.
In addition to venturing into the European adventures with another 2-1 defeat at home against Spanish icon Barcelona on September 18, Hau’s side has registered just six points in his Premier League appearance this season.
Still sitting at the bottom half of the table, Newcastle was also unable to register consecutive wins across all competitions since mid-April.
Both camps pay attention to European obligations
Arsenal, who appeared in a dramatic late comeback here and moved within the emotional distance of the defending Premier League champions, certainly claimed some real momentum on Sunday afternoon.
Two weeks ago, Arteta’s men are considered a real European contender this year, moving on to their Champions League adventures with a 2-0 victory at Spanish costume Athletic Bilbao.
Arsenal will be seen Wednesday night when they welcome Olympiacos to North London before falling to final winner PSG before reaching the Champions League semi-finals last season.
Newcastle may be aiming to win a European knockout stage ticket this year, but the magpie knows they have to crush themselves just before another important showdown mid-week.
Hau’s side knew the importance of having Maiden Champions League wins on the board, so he will travel to Belgium on Wednesday when he meets Royal Union.
Match Report
Newcastle: Pope, Librament, Chiau, Batman, Byrne, Tonari, Bruno Guimarès, Jorington, Murphy, Ultemaid, Gordon
Submarines: Barnes, Lascelles, Trippier, Osula, Elanga
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Karafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Ez, Torosad, Saka, Gyoker
Submarines: Martinelli, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Saliba, Merino
Goal: Newcastle: Woltemade (33′) – Arsenal: (Merino 84′), Gabriel (90+6′)
Yellow Card: Newcastle: Byrne, Jollington – Arsenal: Carafioli
Judgment: Jarred Gillet