By Liam Grace
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Newcastle host the Gunners on Tyneside
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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September 28, 2025 3:32 pm Eze get the nod Liam Grace
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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.
September 28, 2025 3:23 pm Saliba dropped to the bench Liam Grace
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William Saliba is NOT in the Arsenal XI today, he’s been named on the bench.Gabriel Magalhaes and Cristhian Mosquera start in central defence for the Gunners.
September 28, 2025 3:20 pm Arsenal team news confirmed Liam Grace
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Arsenal XI to face Newcastle: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Mosquera, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, GyokeresSubs: Kepa, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly, White, Odegaard, Norgaard, Merino, Martinelli, Dowman
September 28, 2025 3:19 pm Newcastle team news confirmed Liam Grace
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Newcastle XI to face Arsenal: Pope, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Livramento, Murphy, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Gordon, WoltemadeSubs: Ramsdale, Trippier, Lascelles, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Elanga, Willock, Miley
September 28, 2025 3:16 pm Arteta: Newcastle make it really difficult Liam Grace
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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.’
September 28, 2025 2:59 pm What happened the last time Newcastle faced Arsenal? Liam Grace
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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.
September 28, 2025 12:22 pm Is Newcastle vs Arsenal on TV? Liam Grace
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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.
September 28, 2025 12:19 pm When does Newcastle vs Arsenal kick off? Liam Grace
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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.
September 28, 2025 12:13 pm Welcome! Liam Grace
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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.
