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Newcastle 2-1 Arsenal: Matt Ritchie completes comeback win for Toon against fragile Gunners as teenager Joe Willock his Premier League debut

Newcastle secured a memorable 2-1 comeback win against Arsenal thanks to goals from Ayoze Perez and Matt Ritchie.

Alexandre Lacazette had given the visitors an early, 14th minute lead, but Rafa Benitez's side battled back to equalise just before the half-hour mark through Spanish striker Perez.

Team-mate Ritchie then fired past Petr Cech in the second-half to all but confirm Newcastle's Premier League status.

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Matt Ritchie (pictured) slots past Petr Cech in the 68th minute to complete a memorable 2-1 comeback win over Arsenal
Matt Ritchie (pictured) slots past Petr Cech in the 68th minute to complete a memorable 2-1 comeback win over Arsenal
Newcastle midfielder Ritchie heads off to celebrate with the home fans after scoring the Magpies' winneru00a0
Newcastle midfielder Ritchie heads off to celebrate with the home fans after scoring the Magpies' winner
Ritchie (left) is hugged by Newcastle defenderu00a0DeAndre Yedlin after his goal in the victory over Arsenal
Ritchie (left) is hugged by Newcastle defender DeAndre Yedlin after his goal in the victory over Arsenal