📍 Match Details

Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025

Time: 15:30 UTC

Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle

⚔️ Head-to-Head

Arsenal have historically dominated this fixture, but St. James’ Park has been a tricky ground for the Gunners in recent years, with their last three visits ending in goalless draws. Newcastle, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on home advantage and their improved defensive record.

📝 Predicted Lineups

• Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Livramento; Bruno Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon.

• Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Eze.

🚑 Team News

• Newcastle absentees: Fabian Schär (head), Jacob Ramsey (ankle), Yoane Wissa (knee).

• Arsenal absentees: Hincapié (groin), Havertz (knee), Gabriel Jesus (ACL), Madueke (knee).

📊 Form Guide

• Newcastle: resilient at home, scoring 6 in their last 5 while keeping clean sheets.

• Arsenal: sharper in attack, netting 8 in their last 5 matches.

• Arsenal have won their last 2 against Newcastle but struggled recently at St. James’ Park.

🎯 Key Battle

• Bruno Guimarães vs Declan Rice in midfield could decide the tempo.

• Bukayo Saka’s pace against Newcastle’s backline will be crucial.

• Newcastle’s wide threats (Gordon & Murphy) could test Arsenal’s full-backs.

🔮 Prediction

With Arsenal’s firepower and Newcastle’s strong home record, this has the makings of a tense, balanced contest. Expect a narrow margin either way possibly a 1-1 draw or a late winner.