Arsenal have often found St James’ Park to be a difficult venue, but on Sunday 28th September, they finally broke that pattern.Late goals from Mikel Merino and a trademark Gabriel header from a corner sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Newcastle United.There were several notable takeaways from the performance from my perspective.Eze Shines as Central CreatorEberechi Eze did not record a goal or assist, yet produced one of his finest displays in an Arsenal shirt.Operating centrally, he consistently probed Newcastle’s defensive lines, threading passes that few others would even attempt. The issue was not his vision but the lack of teammates on the same wavelength to capitalise on his creativity.This performance underlined that Eze thrives as a central playmaker. Arsenal may still need another player alongside him who can read and respond to his style.Eze (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Gabriel’s Redemption and the Title RaceArsenal had lost on their previous two Premier League trips to St James’ Park and by the 83rd minute another defeat looked imminent at 1-0 down.This time, however, Arteta’s side refused to give up. The 84th-minute equaliser sparked belief, and with eight minutes added on, the Gunners surged forward for the winner.Gabriel had been criticised for his role in Newcastle’s opener but responded with a commanding display at both ends of the pitch. His performance was capped by the decisive late header and underlined by his numbers on the day:1 goalMost defensive contributionsMost headed clearancesJoint-most tacklesJoint-most interceptions100% ground duels won81 touchesIt was a complete modern centre-back showing, reflecting both resilience and outright leadership.Beyond the individual performances, this result carried major significance in the title race. With Liverpool losing 2-1 at Crystal Palace, Arsenal’s win narrowed the gap at the top to just two points. The dynamics of the campaign may have shifted in Arsenal’s favour as a result.Do you believe this victory proves Arsenal can go the distance in this season’s title battle?Daniel O__________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsWhat I Learned as Arsenal Rewrote the Script at St James’ Park29 September 2025, 9:005 Big Take-Outs From Arsenal’s Dramatic Win At St James’ Park28 September 2025, 23:00‘Strongest squad in Europe’ – Obi Mikel piles pressure on Arteta to win the league28 September 2025, 22:00The post What I Learned as Arsenal Rewrote the Script at St James’ Park appeared first on Just Arsenal News.