""There are moments in the season and obviously with the start that we had already and the difficult fixtures that we had, today we had the opportunity to close that gap, and do it in a stadium that has a very recent and difficult past for us," Arteta said. "I think it shows how much the team wants it.""
""It was a big result. We've come here in the past and results have gone against us, or decisions and stuff like that. It was starting to feel like that again today, but we have a big character, a big fight to turn it around, so we're really happy. In the past, we've come here and had decisions go against us and whatnot, and""
Arsenal came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1, reducing the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool. Newcastle took the lead through Nick Woltemade's 34th-minute header before Mikel Merino equalised and Gabriel scored a stoppage-time winner. Mikel Arteta credited the team's desire and noted the significance of winning at a stadium with a difficult recent history for Arsenal. Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope produced a series of fine saves that kept his side in front for long periods. The victory ended Arsenal's run of three successive defeats at St James' Park. Bukayo Saka highlighted past adverse decisions and praised the team's character.
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