Arsenal head to Newcastle this afternoon with the chance to put pressure on their Premier League title rivals.
The Gunners ensured Liverpool could not open up a sizeable gap on them by securing a 2-2 draw last Sunday, though will no doubt have been disappointed not to have won having twice taking the lead.
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Still, three points for Mikel Arteta’s side at St James’ Park would see them move within one point of the Reds as well as two off current leaders Manchester City and they warmed up for the journey with a 3-0 victory at Preston in the Carabao Cup.
Hosts Newcastle are a formidable opponent at home but have endured a difficult start to the season and last week lost 2-1 to Chelsea before getting their revenge against the Blues in a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory on Wednesday night.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Newcastle United vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT kick-off time today, Saturday, November 2, 2024.
St James’ Park in Newcastle will host.
Where to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Newcastle vs Arsenal team news
Newcastle United XI: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Guimarães, Willock, Longstaff, Gordon, Isak, Joelinton
Subs: Dubravka, Krafth, Kelly, Murphy, Tonali, Almirón, Miley, Barnes, Osula
Arsenal XI: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Merino, Trossard; Saka, Martinelli, Havertz
Subs: Neto, White, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Kiwior, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus
Newcastle vs Arsenal prediction
St James’ Park can be a fortress at its best but Newcastle have been turgid for much of the season thus far, their win at second-string Chelsea in the Carabao Cup notwithstanding.
Arsenal will fancy their chances - as they always do - and are buoyed by being able to rest a number of players in midweek.
Arsenal to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Newcastle wins: 69
Draws: 39
Arsenal wins: 85
Newcastle vs Arsenal latest odds
Newcastle to win: 11/4
Draw: 5/2
Arsenal to win: 1/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
