Arsenal pulled off a dramatic turnaround at the Emirates on Saturday, defeating Newcastle 2-1 with a 96th-minute winner from Gabriel.

The result moves the Gunners to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Newcastle strike first

The visitors took the lead against the run of play when Nick Woltemade headed home after Arsenal were denied a penalty in controversial circumstances.

Arsenal hit back late

Mikel Arteta’s side kept pressing and eventually equalised inside the final 10 minutes through Mikel Merino’s header, which left Nick Pope stranded.

Gabriel then completed the comeback deep into stoppage time, rising highest to head in from another corner.

Title race heats up

The win leaves Arsenal firmly in contention, closing the gap at the top to just two points behind Liverpool, while Newcastle’s defeat dents their push for consistency in the new campaign.