Match Overview for Newcastle V Arsenal
Arsenal hopes to put the frustration of their draw with Manchester City behind them when they face Newcastle United in a match that has caused Gunners in recent years in recent years.
The men of Mikel Arteta suffered another early setback in the title race while they were held in a 1-1 draw by the city, Arsenal requiring an equalizer of 93rd minute from Gabriel Martinelli to claim a part of the loot.
Arsenal is already five points behind the reigning champions, Liverpool at the top of the table, and could be eight when they start in St James’ Park. Liverpool Visit Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The visits to Tyneside have had little joy in recent times for Arsenal, which has won only one of their last five outside games against Newcastle in all competitions.
Newcastle beat Arsenal three times in all competitions last season, two of these victories won in St James’ Park while the Magpies beat the Gunners in the EFL Cup semi-purpose to win their first major domestic trophy for 70 years.
The major change compared to last season is that the man who proved such an thorn on the side of Arsenal in the previous campaign, Alexander Isak, is now a Liverpool player.
Although they were extremely solid at the rear, conceding in a single first League match this season, Newcastle fought for the goals after the departure of Isak, marking only three times in the league since they collected a victory and three prints 0-0 of their five opening games.
Arteta, however, does not see the challenge of Newcastle differently for the absence of Isak, pointing to a first half during his defeat in the Champions League 2-1 against Barcelona in which Newcastle saw several chances of taking the lead.
“No, because he did not play against Barcelona and what could have been in the first 30 or 40 minutes could be very different from the result,” Arteta told his pre-match press conference.
“I always praise the work that Eddie and the coache staff have done there and the way they managed to create such an atmosphere, especially at home, and a very clear identity to play football, they make things really difficult.
“We know the test, we know that we will have to be much more effective than we have been recently when we played up there to win the game, and we will work on the next two days.”
The games between Newcastle and Arsenal have been fractured in recent seasons, and Howe wants its players to continue to kiss the combative nature of the match while they are trying to launch their league season.
“It has always been competitive against Arsenal in the games I am here,” said Howe.
“There was an advantage in these matches because the two teams are desperate to win. We encourage this. The more competitive we are, the better we play – so we have to bring this side of our game.
“We have players who really respond to this type of game.”
Team news for Newcastle against Arsenal
Newcastle remains without striker Yoane Wissa due to a knee injury he suffered for Dr Congo shortly after having signed for the Magpies on the day of the deadline. He and midfielder Jacob Ramsey (ankle) should come back after the international break in October.
Anthony Gordon will probably enter the XI departure after the end of his three -game suspension for a red card in the defeat against Liverpool. Gordon impressed in Newcastle’s 4-1 victory against Bradford City in the EFL Cup in the middle of the week.
Howe has revealed that Newcastle also manages an Achilles problem for the winger Jacob Murphy. Anthony Elaga will probably start right if the Magpies decide to keep Murphy on the bench, with a club record that signing Nick Woltemade set to direct the line again.
Arsenal, on the other hand, is full of hope that midfielder Martin Odegaard will be able to return from a shoulder injury.
“Martin will train with us the next two days, so I hope he will be available for the game,” said Arteta.
But Noni Madueke (knee) and Piero Hincie (groin) are both with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus (both knees).
Bukayo Saka is available to play after being released after the time of the EFL Cup time against Port Vale, with the minutes of the England attacker managed by Arteta.
Lines with newastle v arsenal
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Jelinton; Elaga, Woltemade, Gordon.
Arsenal: Raya; Wood, saliba, gabriel, calafori; Merino, Zubimendi, rice; Saka, Gyokerres, Trossard.
How to watch Newcastle V Arsenal: TV channel, online flow
This Premier League clash will be presented live in the United Kingdom Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Fans can also disseminate action via the Sky Go application Or Now television with a subscription. It will start at 4.30 p.m. Sunday.
