Gabriel's 96th-minute header sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory for Arsenal at Newcastle to close the gap on Liverpool to two points.

Substitute Mikel Merino had headed Arsenal level with six minutes of regulation time to spare after Nick Woltemade's first-half opener but Arsenal were not satisfied with just a point after seeing Liverpool beaten for the first time this season at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Gabriel had been at fault for Woltemade's goal as he went down claiming to have been pushed only for replays to show the contact was minimal. The Arsenal defender was fortunate not to receive further punishment for a shove on Woltemade that connected with his face later in the half.

Arsenal overcame a contentious decision by referee Jarred Gillett to overturn a penalty he had awar

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