Newcastle United welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in a matchday 10 Premier League action.
Newcastle United Vs Arsenal
Eddie Howe’s side, still basking in the joy of submerging Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, entertain the Gunners to secure favorable points.
Before their mid-week triumph over the Blues in the Carabao Cup, Newcastle United had been on a run of 5 matches without a victory in the Premier League and 3 games in all competitions.
Alexander Isak’s goal, alongside an own goal from Chelsea’s Axel Disasi, was enough to see the Magpies through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Having disarmed Enzo Maresca’s side in the EFL Cup, it will be fascinating to see if they have the wherewithal to submerge Arsenal.
When Last Did Newcastle United Win A Game In The Premier League?
Newcastle United’s last victory in the Premier League came on September 15, 2024, a 2-1 win comeback triumph over Wolves.
The Magpies have since then lost to Fulham (2-1) and shared the spoils with Manchester City (1-1) and Everton (0-0).
Interestingly, they were also beaten by Brighton at St James’ Park (0-1), while also suffering a loss at Stamford Bridge to Chelsea (2-1).
Arsenal are a different proposition, and it will be fascinating to see if they have the qualities to outwit the North London side.
However, they can take solace in them pushing the big boys to the limit, as they drew with Manchester City as aforementioned and troubled Chelsea in their 2-1 defeat.
Newcastle United currently occupy the 12th spot on the Premier League table with 12 points, having recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s side have dropped points in recent Premier League matches and they will be looking to return to winning ways against Eddie Howe’s side.
They followed their 2-0 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League with a 2-2 draw to Liverpool at the Emirates.
Those results are sandwiched by a win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League.
Meanwhile, they recently picked up a 0-3 victory over Preston North End in the 4th round of the Carabao Cup.
The Gunners are keen on keeping their sight on the summit of the Premier League table despite underwhelming results in recent weeks.
Arsenal presently sit in 3rd position on the Premier League table with 18 points, having won 5 games, drawn 3, and lost 1.
Meanwhile, the Gunners and Eddie Howe’s side had to share one win in the top flight last season, with the latter winning 1-0 at St James’ Park and Arsenal claiming a 4-1 win at the Emirates.
It is uncertain how the pendulum will swing on Saturday, November 2, 2024, as both teams battle for precious points.
Team News For Newcastle United
Anthony Gordon returned to Newcastle United’s XI on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after missing Sunday’s game and he is available to feature against Arsenal.
Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, and Jamaal Lascelles remain out due to injury.
Team News For Arsenal
The Gunners will need to examine Gabriel and Ben White after they were absent from the win over Preston North End.
Martin Odegaard is closing in on a return, but Riccardo Calafiori is still unavailable for action due to injury. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney will also play no part in the coming fixture.
Newcastle United Possible Starting Lineup:
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Isak, Gordon
Arsenal Possible Starting Lineup:
Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber; Rice, Partey; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal
Kick-off Time And Date: 1:30 PM, November 2, 2024.
