Newcastle vs Arsenal

Kick-off: September 28 2025, 16:30 BST

Stadium: St. James' Park

Newcastle (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: N. Pope
• Defenders: T. Livramento, M. Thiaw, S. Botman, D. Burn
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, S. Tonali, Joelinton
• Forwards: J. Murphy, Nick Woltemade, A. Gordon

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: Jurriën David Norman Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori
• Midfielders: E. Eze, Martín Zubimendi, D. Rice
• Forwards: B. Saka, Viktor Einar Gyökeres, L. Trossard

Newcastle currently sits in 15th place, struggling with consistency, while Arsenal is in 7th with aspirations for a Champions League spot. This matchup is pivotal for both teams as they seek crucial points.

Newcastle: The Magpies have shown erratic form with their last five matches yielding 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. They've scored just 3 goals this season, averaging 0.6 per game, while their defense has been equally shaky. Newcastle will look to capitalize on their home advantage.

Arsenal: In contrast, Arsenal has had a stronger start to the season with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five outings. They've netted 10 goals at an average of 2 per game and conceded only 2, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defense. They will aim to maintain momentum against Newcastle.

• May 18 2025: Arsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle
• November 02 2024: Newcastle 1 - 0 Arsenal
• February 24 2024: Arsenal 4 - 1 Newcastle
• November 04 2023: Newcastle 1 - 0 Arsenal