Arteta hails Arsenal's grit in dramatic win at Newcastle

Arsenal will be better for the lessons learned in their late 2-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday according to coach Mikel Arteta, who praised the fighting spirit he believes can take his team to the title.

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Arsenal trailed until the 84th minute following a frustrating afternoon in which it looked as though they would come away from Tyneside with nothing.

But late headed goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel secured three points that lifted Arsenal to second place in the table, two points behind Liverpool, and provided a huge boost in confidence for the team.