Three headed goals from set pieces, Arsenal's corner kicks prove decisive as they come from behind to win 2-1 away at Newcastle, with Gabriel scoring a stoppage-time winner.

At 23:30 Beijing time on September 28, during the 6th round of the Premier League, Newcastle welcomed Arsenal at home.

In the first half, Yedder fell inside the box but after VAR review no penalty was awarded; Pope made two saves denying Eze’s powerful shots; Trossard’s fierce strike hit the post; Tonali assisted Woltman with a header to break the deadlock, leaving Arsenal trailing 0-1 at halftime; in the second half, from a tactical corner, Rice assisted Merino’s header to equalize, and in stoppage time (96th minute), Odegaard’s corner found Gabriel who scored a winning header.

In the end, Arsenal overturned the deficit to win 2-1 away at Newcastle, climbing to 2nd place in the Premier League, just 2 points behind leaders Liverpool.

Newcastle lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Eddie Howe, with Jacob, Woltman, and Gordon as the front three; Guimaraes, Tonali, and Joelinton formed the midfield trio; Livramento, Jaf, Botman, and Danburn made up the back four; Pope was in goal. The starting lineup’s total value was 400 million euros. Arteta deployed a 4-2-3-1 for Arsenal, with Yedder leading the attack, supported by Eze behind him, flanked by Trossard and Saka; Rice and Soumaré held the defensive midfield roles; Carafiori, Gabriel, Mosquera, and Timber formed the defense; Raya guarded the goal. Arsenal’s starting eleven was valued at 717 million euros.

In this match, Arsenal played as the visiting side but dominated possession and attacking play. However, Newcastle’s “funeral” midfield trio applied intense pressure. Arsenal hit the post and had a penalty canceled by VAR, while Newcastle’s tactical corner saw Tonali cross to Woltman who headed to open the scoring. Arsenal trailed 0-1 at halftime but transformed again into a threat from corners in the second half: at 84 minutes Rice’s corner assisted Merino’s equalizing header; then at 96 minutes, Odegaard’s corner found Gabriel who rose high to score the winning header. Ultimately, Arsenal’s 2-1 comeback victory moved them to 2nd place in the Premier League, just 2 points behind the leaders.

Throughout the entire match, Arsenal held 64% possession, registering 20 shots with 7 on target; Newcastle had 8 shots with 3 on target.