Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates in a Premier League match against Newcastle United. Arsenal produced a dramatic late turnaround to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday, strengthening their Premier League title challenge. The breakthrough came in the 84th minute, when substitute Mikel Merino converted Declan Rice's cross from a short corner. Goalscorer Mikel Merino, who struck against his former club, praised Arsenal’s set-piece mentality. Newcastle, who have often relied on aggression and intensity to unsettle Arsenal, were left stunned as the visitors’ set-piece strength proved decisive once again.