Arsenal super-subs make the difference in crucial Newcastle win 📊

Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino proved to be the difference makers for Arsenal as a late substitute in their narrow 2-1 win over Newcastle at St James' Park.

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Mikel Arteta's side found themselves a goal down at the break, having conceded to a Nick Woltemade header.

But their mentality and squad depth showed late on as Merino came on to head home an equaliser. He now leads Arsenal's scoring charts this year (seven).

– Sunday, 28 September 2025

Then, during the eight minutes of added time, another substitute in Ødegaard provided the assist for Gabriel's winner.

The Norwegian international's pin-point corner was headed into the back of the net in the 96th minute, with set pieces coming in clutch for the Gunners once again.

– Sunday, 28 September 2025

According to Opta data, the late winner timed at 95:45 was Arsenal's second-latest winning goal in a Premier League away game on record (since 2003-04).

The win takes Arsenal within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with six games played.

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