Arsenal will be looking to break their St. James’ Park curse on Sunday when they travel to face a defensively formidable Newcastle United side.
The Gunners have lost their last three visits to Tyneside without scoring a goal. They face a Newcastle team, however, that has struggled for form and goals in the Premier League this season, winning just one of their last seven games.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025
- Kick-off: 4:30 pm BST
- Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle
- Last Meeting: Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle, 27 JUL 2025, Club Friendly
Team News
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe has been handed a major boost with the return of both Anthony Gordon from suspension and Sven Botman from injury. However, the manager is still without key players Fabian Schär, Yoane Wissa, and Jacob Ramsey.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta is hopeful of welcoming back his captain, Martin Ødegaard, for the trip to Newcastle, while Bukayo Saka has also been passed fit to play. The Gunners will, however, be without the injured Noni Madueke, who joins Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz on the sidelines.
Form
Newcastle United
The Magpies have been defined by their defensive strength, keeping four clean sheets in five league games, the joint-most in the division. Their overall form is a concern, though, with just one win in their last seven Premier League matches. A midweek cup win over Bradford, however, will have boosted confidence in attack.
Arsenal
The Gunners sit second in the table and have bounced back from their only league defeat of the season with consecutive victories. Their away form has been strong, with just one loss on the road in their last 16 Premier League games.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Arsenal predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
How to watch Newcastle United vs Arsenal?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. Coverage begins at 4:00 pm BST.
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