Arsenal are looking to bounce back from a two-match Premier League winless run when they visit Newcastle United on Saturday.
the gunners, who beat Preston North End 3-0 in midweek to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, followed up their disappointing ten-man defeat to Bournemouth with a 2-2 draw against title rivals Liverpool last weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side held the lead twice but settled for a point at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal lost this game last season after a controversial effort from Anthony Gordon and will be looking for revenge on Saturday as they look to make ground on Manchester City and Liverpool.
Newcastle got a much-needed win against Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in midweek lost against the blues in the Premier League last weekend. They are winless in the league since mid-September and will need the ferocity of the St James’ Park crowd to put them right on Saturday.
here it is 90 minutes guide to a tempting clash on Tyneside.
Newcastle vs Arsenal H2H Record (Last Five Matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Newcastle |
arsenal |
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Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea – 30/10/24 |
Preston 0-3 Arsenal – 30/10/24 |
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Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle – 27/10/24 |
Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool – 27/10/24 |
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Newcastle – Brighton 0-1 – 19/10/24 |
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk – 22/10/24 |
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Everton 0-0 Newcastle – 05/10/24 |
Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal – 19/10/24 |
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Newcastle 1-0 AFC Wimbledon – 01/10/24 |
Arsenal 3-1 Southampton – 05/10/24 |
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country |
TV channel/live broadcast |
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united kingdom |
Application TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ |
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united states |
fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO |
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canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Anthony Gordon missed last weekend’s trip to Stamford Bridge through injury but started against the Blues on Wednesday evening. He played for 73 minutes, while Lewis Miley also returned from a long-term injury in the closing stages of the win.
The less encouraging news is that Alexander Isak limped off in the second half of the midweek win after opening the scoring, although Eddie Howe was optimistic about his problem. Winger Jacob Murphy missed the Chelsea clash entirely with a hamstring problem, but Howe insisted it was “nothing serious”.
Newcastle they are still without a handful of defenders, with Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Kieran Trippier missing due to fitness issues. Matt Targett is currently battling illness and has been out since early September, while Callum Wilson will return after the November international break at the other end of the pitch.
Newcastle predicted line-up against Arsenal (4-3-3): Pope; Delivery, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Gordon, Isaac, Barnes.
Gabriel was the main concern following Liverpool’s visit to north London last weekend as the Brazilian pulled out with a knee injury. However, Arteta has said that it has been “much better than expected”, meaning that he could participate at the weekend.
Jurrien Timber was also substituted against Liverpool but started the win over Preston in midweek. However, fellow defender Ben White missed out at Deepdale after “struggling” at the weekend, with his place in the starting eleven at Newcastle under threat.
Riccardo Calafiori, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney remain on the sidelines. arsenal due to various injuries, with none of them returning before the international break in November. There is hope, however, that Martin Odegaard could play against Inter next week.
Arsenal predicted line-up against Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Stripe; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; havertz
Arsenal were able to rest more of their first-team stars than Newcastle in midweek, giving them a slight advantage heading into the weekend clash. Injuries could affect Arteta’s starting eleven, but the Spaniard will be relieved to have William Saliva back Premier League after serving a suspension against Liverpool.
Newcastle have the ability to cause Arsenal problems, but the Gunners’ deeper squad and more talented forward line and defensive unit make them favorites for this one. The St James’ Park crowd will make life difficult for Arsenal, but they should return to winning ways in the Premier League this weekend.
