Arsenal's Dramatic Comeback Against Newcastle United
Gabriel scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came from behind to defeat Newcastle United in the Premier League at St James' Park.
The defender connected with Declan Rice's corner, heading the ball into the net and igniting wild celebrations from manager Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff along the touchline.
In a match filled with tension, Mikel Merino's late header off the post had temporarily leveled the score, canceling out Nick Woltemade's initial goal.
With this victory, Arsenal closed the gap on league leaders Liverpool to just two points, leaving Newcastle reeling.
Newcastle seemed poised for victory after Woltemade rose above Gabriel to connect with Sandro Tonali's inswinging cross, delivering a powerful header past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
Gabriel later went down theatrically in his own box after feeling contact, prompting Arsenal players to surround referee Jarred Gillett. However, the goal was allowed to stand.
The visitors were further frustrated when a penalty awarded to them was overturned by the video assistant referee during a goalless period in the match. Striker Viktor Gyokeres had appeared to be fouled by Newcastle keeper Nick Pope around the 15-minute mark.
Initially, Gillett pointed to the penalty spot but reversed his decision after consulting the pitchside monitor. He announced to the stadium that Pope had "played the ball and there was no foul."