Newcastle United host Arsenal in a huge Premier League showdown on Tyneside this afternoon.
Liverpool’s defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday means the Gunners can move to back within two points of the summit with a victory this afternoon.
Sat in 15th having collected just one win in their opening five games, Newcastle’s season badly needs a jumpstart.
Eddie Howe’s side can perhaps take inspiration from their performances against Arsenal last season, beating them home and away to reach the Carabao Cup final having also taken care of business in this fixture last November.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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Eze get the nod
There’s been plenty of talk around Mikel Arteta having the Arsenal ‘handbrake’ on in recent games.
But Eberechi Eze gets the nod today, starting in starting in midfield with Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice.
Arteta has gone with Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka as his front three.
Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli are on the bench.
Saliba dropped to the bench
William Saliba is NOT in the Arsenal XI today, he’s been named on the bench.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Cristhian Mosquera Start in Central Defense for the Gunners.
Arsenal team news confirmed
Arsenal XI to face Newcastle: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Mosquera, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Newcastle team news confirmed
Newcastle XI to face Arsenal: Pope, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Livramento, Murphy, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Gordon, Woltemade
Arteta: Newcastle make it really difficult
Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of today’s match, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: No, (Newcastle are not completely different without Alexander Isak), because he wasn’t playing against Barcelona and what could have been in the first 30 or 40 minutes could be very different to the result.
‘I always praise the work that Eddie and the coaching staff have done there and the way they have managed to create such an atmosphere, especially at home, and a very clear identity of playing football, they make it really difficult.
‘We know the test, we know that we’re going to have to be much more efficient than we’ve been lately when we played up there to win the game, and we’re going to work on that.’
What happened the last time Newcastle faced Arsenal?
The last time the two sides met was in May 2025 as Arsenal conjured up a 1-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates.
But the Magpies won the three meetings before that back-to-back – and have beaten the Gunners the last three times they’ve locked horns at today’s venue, St James’ Park.
Is Newcastle vs Arsenal on TV?
Yes, Newcastle vs Arsenal is on TV in the UK today.
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
When does Newcastle vs Arsenal kick off?
Today’s clash between Newcastle United vs Arsenal kicks off at 4.30pm UK time.
It’s the second Premier League match on Sunday after Aston Villa’s game against Fulham.
Following Sunday’s action, there’s one more top-flight fixture to come on Monday when Everton host West Ham.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to today’s live blog as Newcastle United host Arsenal in the Premier League!
Yesterday’s results reminded us that anything is possible as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool, Chelsea lost to Brighton and Brentford were victorious over Manchester United.
It should be another great game today – stick with Metro for all the build-up – and we’ll bring you the team news as soon as it lands.
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