- Kick-off: 4:30 PM BST
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
- Broadcast: Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League (UK)
Match Preview
A huge clash at the Emirates sees Arsenal host Newcastle United in a battle that could decide who finishes second in the Premier League behind champions Liverpool.
Arsenal are currently second with 68 points, just two ahead of third-placed Newcastle United. With only two games remaining, this fixture is effectively a shootout for the runner-up spot.
Arsenal’s form has dipped in recent weeks—just three wins in their last 11 league games—and they were held to a 2-2 draw by Liverpool last time out, despite a spirited comeback from two goals down.
Newcastle, in contrast, are flying. Eddie Howe’s men have picked up 19 points from their last eight league matches, a run that has included a 2-0 win over Chelsea and an unbeaten streak since lifting the Carabao Cup.
They’ve already beaten Arsenal three times this season, including a 2-0 win at the Emirates in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Team News
Arsenal:
Out: Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhães, Takehiro Tomiyasu (all season-ending injuries)
Suspended: Mikel Merino
Doubtful: Declan Rice (hip), Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli
Possible Return: Kai Havertz (hamstring)
Newcastle:
Out: Joelinton, Lewis Hall, Kieran Trippier, Matt Targett
Doubtful: Sven Botman, Joe Willock
Key Players
Alexander Isak (Newcastle): The Swede has been in sensational form with 23 league goals and will be Newcastle’s primary attacking threat.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): Arsenal’s talisman will need to be at his best to unlock a resilient Newcastle defence.
Recent Head-to-Head
Newcastle have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides.
They’ve already beaten Arsenal three times this season, including a 2-0 win at the Emirates in the cup.
Prediction
Newcastle have the momentum and a strong recent record against the Gunners. However, Arsenal will take confidence from their comeback against Liverpool and have home advantage on their side.
- Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle United
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