Mounting yet another sensational late comeback on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal dragged themselves to what was a dramatic 2-1 victory against Newcastle at St. James’ Park.

Watching big-money summer recruit Nick Woltemade open the scoring with a towering header 11 minutes before the half-time break, Newcastle were moments away from clinching just a second Premier League win of the season.

However, although Nick Pope might have produced a string of eye-catching stops to keep the Premier League title contenders at bay, Arsenal eventually found a way through in the 84th-minute as Mikel Merino glanced his header towards the far post.

With the energy quickly sucked out of the vocal St. James’ Park support, Mikel Arteta’s side still had time to complete a remarkable turnaround as defensive talisman Gabriel headed home in the final seconds.

While Arsenal might have been furious following Jarred Gillett’s decision to overturn a spot kick following Viktor Gyokeres’ collision with Pope, Arteta’s camp will know just how important Sunday’s victory could prove to be down the line.

Moving within touching distance of Liverpool and capitalising on the Reds’ south London slip-up on Saturday, we have taken a look at the main talking points from St. James’ Park.

Arsenal show their mental resolve

Watching Liverpool fall to a shock 2-1 loss away at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal travelled to St. James’ Park knowing that they had been handed a surprise opportunity to move within two points of the defending champions.

However, moments away from suffering a second Premier League defeat of the season, Arteta’s side firmly had their backs against the wall and were poised to let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers.

Although the Gunners might have left it late on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal certainly underlined their title credentials and will be hugely excited by a remarkable last-gasp comeback outside of north London.

Marking their return from September’s international break with a thumping 3-0 victory at home against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal should also be excited by their domestic success away from the Emirates.

Despite signing off August with a late 1-0 loss at Anfield, that is the only Premier League defeat that Arteta’s title contenders have suffered so far this calendar year.

More frustration for Howe’s men

While Newcastle might have made real history last season as they dragged themselves to another famous Champions League ticket in the most dramatic of fashion, Eddie Howe’s men have failed to find any real fluidity this time around.

Eventually watching now-former striking talisman Alexander Isak complete a messy Deadline Day divorce as the Swedish marksman completed a record-breaking move to Liverpool, Sunday’s hosts are crying out for some kind of stability.

Suffering major last-gasp heartbreak here and slumping to a worrying collapse on home soil, the ex-Bournemouth boss could face some mounting pressure on his shoulders.

Along with getting their European adventure underway with another 2-1 loss at home against Spanish icons Barcelona on September 18th, Howe’s side have also registered just six points in as many Premier League appearances so far this season.

Still sat in the bottom-half of the table, Newcastle have also failed to register consecutive victories across all competitions since the middle of April.

Both camps turn their attention back to European duties

Mounting a dramatic late comeback here and moving within touching distance of the defending Premier League champions, Arsenal certainly claimed some real momentum on Sunday afternoon.

Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 2-0 victory away at Spanish outfit Athletic Bilbao a fortnight ago, Arteta’s men are regarded as a genuine European contender this year.

Reaching the Champions League semi-finals last season before falling to eventual winners PSG, Arsenal will be next seen on Wednesday night when they welcome Olympiacos to north London.

While Newcastle might have their sights set on clinching a European knockout stage ticket this year, the Magpies know that they must dust themselves down immediately ahead of what is another crucial showdown in midweek.

Knowing the importance of putting a maiden Champions League victory on the board, Howe’s side will travel over to Belgium on Wednesday when they meet Royale Union.

Match Report

Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Thiaw, Batman, Burn, Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon

Subs: Barnes, Lascelles, Trippier, Osula, Elanga

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Trossard, Saka, Gyokeres

Subs: Martinelli, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Saliba, Merino

Goals: Newcastle: Woltemade (33’) – Arsenal: (Merino 84’), Gabriel (90+6’)

Yellow Cards: Newcastle: Burn, Joelinton – Arsenal: Calafiori

Referee: Jarred Gillet