Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League Action, Team News & Predictions
Arsenal is set to face Newcastle in one of this weekend’s most anticipated Premier League clashes. The Gunners have struggled on Tyneside in recent years, failing to win there in over two years. Their last triumph at St James’ Park came in May 2023, a 2-0 victory courtesy of a Martin Odegaard goal and an own goal from Fabian Schar. Since then, Arsenal has suffered two 1-0 defeats and a 2-0 loss in three visits, including a Carabao Cup semi-final last season.
Mikel Arteta’s squad arrives in good spirits after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Manchester City, where Gabriel Martinelli netted a late equalizer at the Emirates Stadium. Despite dominating large portions of the game, the Gunners will be looking to convert their momentum into a win against Newcastle.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have been inconsistent across competitions. They recently lost 2-1 to Barcelona in the Champions League but bounced back with a 1-0 win over Wolves and a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup.
Arsenal Team News
Injury concerns continue to mount for Arsenal. Noni Madueke is sidelined for several weeks after sustaining a knee injury against Manchester City, joining Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz on the sidelines. Bukayo Saka is fit despite a heavy tackle in the Carabao Cup win over Port Vale.
Eberechi Eze is expected to start after contributing a goal and an assist in his last two matches, while Arteta remains hopeful that Martin Odegaard will feature. The Norwegian has trained only twice after recovering from a shoulder injury but is progressing well ahead of the match.
