Arsenal takes off at the last minute at Emirates Stadium

WHAT A GAME!!!!! My goodness. What a game! For the very beginning, this game was setting up to be a showdown. Early goals from both Arsenal and New Castle would make the match even more intense. By the end of regular time it would be even more gripping for Arsenal and New castle fans, both teams pressing to break the tie. The luck would turn however in Arsenal's favour at the very last minute.... Literally. A latee goal in the 94th minute would seal a 2-1 victory for Arsenal at home.

Here's how the match went:

The drama would start from the very beginning when Demba Va of New Castle almost opened up scoring in the 1st minute. His shot would however be denied.

The high pressing of both teams would be seen in the 2nd minute when following a breakaway run from Theo Watcott, Walcott sends a excellent cross to Van Persie, that just misses him.

In the 4th minute an error in the New Castle defense would almost see scoring opening up with a shot from Robin Van Persie. He just misses.

Minute 13: GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL! Superb shot by Ben Arfa of New Castle to open up scoring.

Minute 14: GGGGGGGGOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!! Robin Van Persie equalizes for Arsenal. WHAT A SHOT!! WHAT A GAME!!!

By the 20th minute, both teams would be searching for a second. However at that point, New Castle concedes a dangerous free kick. RVP strikes a stringing free kick right into the hands of the keeper.

In the 30th minute Demba Va would take a shot at goal. While going wide, it would also have been disallowed if scored as the offside flag was lurking behind.

The pace by minute 42 had slowed, but at this point a corner for Arsenal would be conceded. The free kick was taken and an opportunity almost materializes for arsenal, but Theo Walcott's shot it kept out by the New Castle defense.

Half time.

The pace of the game would continue strong. In minute 48, Rosicky of Arsenal takes a headed attempt at goal, but it is saved by New Castles keeper.

In minute 54, a beautiful build up by Arsenal. Van Persie makes an attempt at goal, but it is held by New Castle's keeper.

Minute 65: RVP takes an excellent shot on goal! Denied again!

The heat would turn up even hotter in minute 67, when an error by New castle defenders finds Theo Walcott with the opportunity to make a great pass to Rosicky who is in tons of space. Rosicky fails to capitalize. WHAT A MISS!!! WHAT A MISS!

In minute 79, Van Persie in search of his second, takes a shot at goal! It goes just wide.

Minute 82, another Arsenal player would miss a golden opportunity. Wowza Gervinho! WHAT A MISS!

By minute 84, both teams would be a in frenzy for the tie breaker. An opportunity would fall to Arsenal's feet, but it would be cleanly and swiftly swept away from New Castle's goal line.

In minute 86 Ramsey, subbed on, would take a shot at goal. However, it would be deflected away for a corner. Nothing from that corner.

By minute 89, both teams were searching frantically for the tie breaker. The best opportunity would come for Arsenal after a wonderful build up after an error. The shot is just tipped over New Castle's goal by the keeper.

5 minutes of stoppage time added.

In minute 90, Theo Waclcott would try to be the saviour. He takes shot which is blocked. He claims for handball. The officials rightly called a corner and not handball. Nothing amounts from the corner.

Minute 94: GGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!! Vermaelen would seal it for Arsenal. He comes from out of thin air and spirits to score the tie breaker

Arsenal Wins 2-1 to New Castle

Match highlights:

52 second between the 1st and 2nd goals.

Excellent defending by New Castle and their goal keeper to deny Arsenal more.

Terrific last minute goal by Vermaelen.

Match Facts:

This match take Arsenal squarely into 4th place in the league above Chelsea and they are just 1 point adrift 3rd place.

This match signifies that Arsenal are the 1st team ever to come from behind to win 4 games in a row.