Newcastle United vs Arsenal Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, November 2, 2024

Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 2nd November, 2024
• Kick-off: 12:30 pm GMT
• Venue: St James Park

Newcastle United gears up to host Arsenal at home in the Premier League match week 10 clash at St James Park in an early kickoff on Saturday afternoon. The Magpies are experiencing turbulence in their league run following a string of disappointing results, including the recent 2-1 defeat to Chelsea last weekend. The Gunners are also falling short of expectations, with a surprising 2-0 loss to Bournemouth and a square 2-2 draw against Liverpool in a previous league outing.

Currently, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are standing in 12th position on the points table, recording as many points in the account. They have only three wins in the last 9 league matches and have endured a winless streak in the previous five league outings. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta managed Arsenal ranked third in the table, behind leaders Liverpool and Manchester City, after an amazing head-start the North London clubs are looking to rediscover their winning formulae.

Moreover, both sides enter the league clash after successfully edging past their opposition in the EFL Carabao Cup to qualify for the final eight of the domestic competition midweek. Newcastle defeated Chelsea whereas, Arsenal knocked out Preston North End.

Newcastle United Team News

For the hosts, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon are expected to start regardless of their minor injury concerns after not playing the entire 90 minutes of the last-16 League Cup fixture. Callum Wilson, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, and Jamaal Lascelles are in the treatment room and unavailable for selection.

Arsenal Team News

For the visitors, the names that will miss the away trip are their midfield maestro, Martin Odegaard, centre-back Riccardo Calafiori and full-backs Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to injury. Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes will need to be assessed and remain doubtful to start as they both were absent from the squad in the 3-0 win over Preston North End.

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Newcastle United vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Pope

Defenders: Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall

Midfielders: Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton;

Forwards: Barnes, Isak, Gordon

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Raya

Defenders: White, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber;

Midfielders: Rice, Partey; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Forwards: Havertz

Head-to-Head Record

In terms of head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Arsenal, both sides have met 58 times in the Premier League in total since 1992. The Londoners enjoy the upper hand with victories on 35 occasions and on the other hand, the Toons have managed to claim wins in 13 meetings and have shared spoils with the Gunners in 11 fixtures. Oliver Giroud has the most goals in the Newcastle versus Arsenal fixture netting 8 goals in total.

Key Player to Watch in Newcastle United vs Arsenal

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

The Swedish striker’s importance has grown significantly in the Newcastle set-up over the seasons. Isak was the club’s top goal scorer in the Premier League netting 21 goals in 30 appearances last time. In this campaign, he has picked up a slow start with only a goal and an assist, however, his eye for the goal and quality on the ball make him a key player for the hosts against Arsenal. The 25-year-old found the net in his recent two outings against Chelsea.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

The 23-year-old English winger has been the best player for Mikel Arterta’s side and is currently leading the list of most assists in the Premier League with 7 assists and three goals directly involved in the 10 league goals in 8 appearances. He has goal contributions in 7 league outings out of a total of 8 games, therefore he will be a big threat for Magpies down the right flank with his pace, acceleration and top-notch finish.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal Prediction

The hosts are winless in their last five league outings and the Guests have only suffered a single defeat in the 2024/25 campaign. Arsenal will be the favourites in the clash, coming on the back of a 2-2 draw against League toppers Liverpool. Eddie Howe’s side will have the home advantages however, the visitor’s overall quality and form give them a slight edge also they have not lost in successive away games since 2022. Thus, we are predicting a 2-1 win to Arsenal.

Predicted Score: Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal

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