Arsenal make the long journey up to Tyneside this weekend, facing Newcastle in the penultimate fixture of the Premier League weekend.
Only a win will do for the Gunners, who could be as much as eight points adrift of League leaders Liverpool come kick-off.
Though, Eddie Howe is still searching for the right formula in attack following the departure of Alexander Isak in the summer and will hope the four goals scored in midweek against Bradford is a sign of things to come.
Two of the meanest defences in the league are set to do battle in arguably the standout fixture from England’s top-flight this weekend.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Newcastle vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 4.30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
The match will take place at St James’ Park.
Where to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 4pm BST, after the Aston Villa vs Fulham fixture, on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League ahead of the 4.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground!
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights shortly after the final whistle with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.30pm BST.
Newcastle vs Arsenal team news
Newcastle can welcome Anthony Gordon back after the England international served a three-game domestic suspension for his red card in the loss to Liverpool last month.
Howe has rotated heavily in the past two games but is expected to hand starts to the likes of Nick Pope, Sandro Tonali, Nick Woltemade and Valentino Liveramento, while Joe Willock is pushing to feature against his former club.
Eberechi Eze opened his Arsenal account in midweek
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Arteta said of the midfielder: “Martin certainly has the capacity not to do too much and not to train too much and go in two days and perform at the highest level, because he’s naturally a super-gifted, fit player.”
Newcastle vs Arsenal prediction
Arsenal haven’t had much joy in their recent trips to St James’ Park. In fact, they haven’t scored on their last three visits – something that will have to change if they’re to avoid losing more ground on Liverpool.
Newcastle’s struggles in front of goal at the moment may play into the Gunners’ favour and we think a cagey affair will be settled by one moment of magic.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Newcastle beat Arsenal three times last season, including twice at St James’ Park. Overall though, the Gunners hold the advantage in the head to head record.
Newcastle vs Arsenal match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
