Premier League: Newcastle vs Arsenal live
Preview
Arsenal will travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United in a crucial Premier League encounter on Sunday. Both teams won their previous matches, with Newcastle overturning a deficit to beat Southampton and Arsenal dominating Chelsea. The match kicks off at 3:30 pm (GMT).
Callum Wilson set a new record for the most Premier League goals scored by a Newcastle player in a single month, surpassing Alan Shearer’s tally. The striker came off the bench to inspire his team to a comeback win over relegation-battling Southampton, scoring two goals and benefiting from an own goal. Newcastle have won eight of their last nine league matches and can secure a top-seven finish with a win on Sunday. However, their defensive record has been poor recently, with just one clean sheet in their last 15 games.
Arteta’s side secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Chelsea, with Odegaard scoring a brace and Gabriel Jesus adding to the scoreline. Arsenal are still in the hunt for the title, sitting four points behind leaders Manchester City. They have scored in their last 16 consecutive games, and remain the best-performing team on the road this season. However, they will face a Newcastle team that has previously beaten them 2-0 and drawn 0-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal have won three out of their last five league games against Newcastle, but the Magpies are unbeaten in the last two. (1W,1D)
Prediction
Newcastle employed a defensive approach to defeat Arsenal in January, but their declining defensive form suggests that they should aim for a more attacking strategy. Arsenal’s injury concerns could make them vulnerable, but they are still expected to earn at least one point.
