- Fixture: Newcastle United vs Arsenal
- Date & Time: Sunday 28th September 2025, 16:30 (BST)
- Venue: St. James' Park, Newcastle, England
Newcastle United host Arsenal at St. James’ Park on Matchday 6 of the Premier League. The home team are looking for their second win of the season. The Gunners need a win to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table.
The Magpies are searching for consistency after a mixed start. Eddie Howe's team have just six points from five matches, having one won, drawn three and lost one.
A shortage of goals would appear to be Newcastle's achilles heel. The Magpies have managed just three goals in their five matches, this includes three blanks against Aston Villa, Leeds United and Bournemouth.
The Alexander Isak sage obviously had a negative effect on the club. With that now resolved, the Magpies are adapting to life without their former striker.
They warmed up for the Gunners with a 4-1 over Bradford City in the EFL Cup, braces from Joelinton and William Osula saw the Toon Army get the defence of their trophy off to a comfortable start.
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace yesterday has handed Arsenal an unexpected opportunity to close the gap on the Reds at the top of the Premier League table.
A win for Arsenal against the Gunners will see them close the gap to just two points. Will Mikel Arteta go on the front foot against a Newcastle side struggling for goals?
It’s been a mixed start to the season for Arsenal. They ground out a 1-0 win over Manchester United on Matchday 1. They then played a slightly negative game away at Liverpool on Matchday 3, eventually going down to a 1-0 defeat.
There were impressive wins over Nottingham Forest (3-0) in the Premier League and Athletic Club in the Champions League (2-0). However, with the team in confident mood, Arteta then selected a negative starting eleven against Manchester City in the Premier League.
The Gunners were full value for their point in the 1-1 draw. But fans were left frustrated with Arteta’s reluctance to take the game to City on home soil.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal Predicted lineups
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze.
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.
Match Odds
| Outcome | Fractional | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Win | 23/10 | 3.30 |
| Draw | 11/5 | 3.20 |
| Arsenal Win | 6/5 | 2.20 |
(Odds are approximate and subject to change depending on bookmaker.)
Betting Tips
1. Match Winner – Arsenal to Win @ 6/5
Arsenal look the stronger, more settled side and have the extra firepower to edge this game. Backing them outright at just above evens offers value. A safer option would be Arsenal/Draw double chance.
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 @ 4/6
Both teams have been defensively sound and recent head-to-heads often see tight margins. Under 2.5 goals looks the sensible play for this fixture.
3. To Score or Assist – Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) @ 7/5
The new signing got his first goal for his club in Arsenal'a 2-0 win over Port Vale on Wednesday. Eze has also provided assists in the Gunners last two league matchas against Nottinham Forest and Man City.
Match Prediction
Expect a tactical contest with few chances. Newcastle’s resilience may frustrate Arsenal for long spells, but the visitors’ quality should eventually shine through.
Prediction: Newcastle 0–1 Arsenal
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