Newcastle United vs Arsenal - Premier League: TV channel, prediction, team news and lineups

Newcastle have won two of their last three home games against Arsenal, now targeting back-to-back victories over the Gunners at St James' Park for the first time since 1996.

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Can Arsenal avoid failing to win three successive Premier League matches for the first time in 2024? Last Sunday, despite leading twice, Bukayo Saka with a stunning, solo-strike and then Mikel Merino powering home a header, the Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw by Liverpool. Will it prove to be a precious point? Only time will tell. What we do know for certain is that Mikel Arteta's team kick off five points adrift leaders Man City, having endured a miserable 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth a fortnight ago.

Following this trip to Tyneside, the Gunners then travel to both Inter and then Chelsea, making this a potentially pivotal week. Well, Arsenal warmed up for it by swatting aside Preston North End in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Gabriel Jesus, teenager Ethan Nwaneri and then Kai Havertz all on target in a 3-0 rout at Deepdale, which was one of the most one-sided matches you're ever likely to see. So, can Arsenal commence an extremely challenging week with a statement victory at St James' Park?

Newcastle United meantime also reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals this week, dumping out Chelsea 2-0, with Alexander Isak breaking the deadlock, following some lackadaisical defending, before an own goal mere moments later secured the passage into the last eight. This was a vital victory for Eddie Howe, considering his side are currently winless in five Premier League matches, most-recently beaten at Stamford Bridge last Sunday, form that has seen them sink all the way down from third to 12th.

The Toon Army are on the verge of three successive Premier League defeats for the first time since early-January, needing to turn this form around if they're to remain in the hunt for European qualification. Newcastle have already beaten Tottenham and held Manchester City to a draw on Tyneside this season, so will the Geordies have another memorable victory to celebrate?

Newcastle United vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 193.

• Newcastle United Wins: 69. Draws: 39. Arsenal Wins: 85.

Newcastle United Team News

Eddie Howe went strong in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, making only five changes, so could fatigue be a factor, or will his players have a new-found level of confidence? The big news pre-match in mid-week was the return of Anthony Gordon, who'd sat out last Sunday's defeat at Chelsea, but is back. Meantime, Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, Matt Targett, Jacob Murphy and Callum Wilson all remain sidelined, limiting defensive options. Both Dan Burn and Joelinton would sit out next weekend's trip to Nottingham if cautioned here.

Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-2-3-1): Pope; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Gordon, Barnes, Isak.

Newcastle United Players to Watch vs Arsenal

Of Alexander Isak's 38 Newcastle goals, 22 have been scored at St James' Park. Having been on target during both games against Chelsea already this week, can the Swede continue his hot-streak.

Arsenal Team News

As the Gunners venture north, their team is difficult to predict, given that there are question marks hovering above the heads of many players. First and foremost, Riccardo Calafiori, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are all sidelined for certain, while captain Martin Ødegaard is edging back to full fitness, but isn't available just yet. Ben White, who didn't travel to Lancashire on Wednesday, hasn't trained this week according to Mikel Arteta, making him a doubt. In better news, there is optimism that Gabriel will be fit, despite hobbling off with a knee injury last Sunday. Should Mikel Merino feature, he'll come up against his former club, making 25 appearances for the Magpies in 2017/18.

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-4-2): Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Merino, Saka, Martinelli; Trossard, Havertz.

Arsenal Player to Watch vs Newcastle United

Bukayo Saka's stupendous spin and strike against Liverpool took his tally to 50 Premier League goals, three of which have come against Newcastle, all in home matches, thereby seeking to find the St James' Park net for the very first time.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal Prediction

We are backing Arsenal to claim a vital victory in the North East. We're expecting this to be cagy and low-scoring and, assuming Arsenal can deploy something resembling a solid back four, we can see David Raya keeping a clean sheet, given Newcastle's recent struggles in front of goal, with the Gunners doing enough up the other end to be victorious: Newcastle United 0-2 Arsenal.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal FAQs - Premier League

How to watch Newcastle United vs Arsenal Premier League game on TV channel?

Newcastle United vs Arsenal Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;

• UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate

• USA: FuboTV, NBC, UNIVERSO NOW & Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

• Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada

How to watch Newcastle United vs Arsenal Premier League game on live streaming?

Newcastle United vs Arsenal Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;

• UK: Discovery+

• USA: FuboTV, nbcsports.com, USA Network, UNIVERSO & SiriusXM FC

• Canada: fuboTV Canada

What is the date and kick-off time for Newcastle United vs Arsenal in the Premier League?

Newcastle United vs Arsenal takes place on Saturday 2 November 2024, with kick off at 12:30 (GMT), 8:00 (ET) & 5:00 (PDT).

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