Arsenal send title race statement in Newcastle win as Liverpool get clear message

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Arteta’s men did all three at St James’s Park.Naturally, they got their win with two goals from set-pieces and have now scored 36 from corners since the start of the 2023/24 which is way more than any of their rivals.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka both make same point after Arsenal VAR controversyREAD MORE: Club release new statement after Billy Vigar's death as decision is takenArsenal supersub Mikel Merino equalised after 84 minutes and then Gabriel nicked the winner in the 96th minute. What a moment for Arsenal.Make no mistake, Arsenal would have lost this game last season and, after their nightmare start to this campaign, they have closed the gap to two points on Liverpool.No wonder the Arsenal players, the Arsenal bench and all the backroom staff raced down the touchline after Gabriel’s dramatic winner.This sort of result can galvanise a squad because for so long it looked as if it would be another hard luck story for Arsenal at St James’s Park.Arsenal had lost on their last three visits to the North East and looked as if they were on course for a fourth defeat in a row.Missed chances, VAR controversy and a sensational display from Newcastle keeper Nick Pope as the Toon Army roared on their heroes.Newcastle’s own £69m striker Nick Woltemade scored to put the home side ahead and Arsenal missed chance after chance.

Arsenal played well enough to create chances to win two games let alone one.In fairness to Arteta, the Arsenal boss let off the handbrake with his formation and tactics and they really pinned back Newcastle. You had to make a forensic check to see Pope’s challenge.

Jurrien Timber was denied by Pope with another incredible save and you began to wonder how on earth Arsenal had contrived to lose the game.But then, they dug deep. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.