- The Arsenal vs Newcastle United clash will kick on Saturday at 2300EAT.
- Arsenal are third on the table on 55 points.
- Newcastle are eighth on 37 points.
Title contenders Arsenal will be seeking to continue with their impressive Premier League form when they welcome rivals Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, February 24, 2023.
Arsenal go into the clash on the back of a narrow 1-0 defeat in the hands of FC Porto earlier this week in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash.
Despite controlling the game, the Gunners lost concentration in the dying minutes, allowing Brazilian forward Galeno to curl the ball into the back of the net and in the process putting themselves at risk of being bundled out of the Champions League.
The Mikel Arteta-coached side are expected to throw everything at Newcastle United in the Saturday thriller since a similar blunder will put them in danger of failing to lift a silverware this season.
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Meanwhile, Newcastle United travel to the Emirates aiming to pick up maximum points to increase their chances of playing European football next season.
The Magpies currently occupy eighth position in the Premier League with eight 37 points, 18 behind Arsenal.
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What time does Arsenal vs Newcastle United start?
The match is scheduled to start at 11 pm Kenyan time at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United Team News
Newcastle United will miss the services of Italian international Sandro Tonali (suspended), Elliot Anderson (back), Nick Pope (shoulder), Joelinton (thigh), and Matt Targett (thigh).
Eddie Howe is also expected to be without Alexander Isak (groin), Joe Willock (calf) and Callum Wilson (pectoral problem).
Meanwhile, hosts Arsenal will be without long-term absentee Jurrien Timber and Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey who are all stepping up their recoveries.
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Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu and former Manchester City players Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Gabriel Jesus are also not guaranteed to play a role in the mouthwatering match.
Possible Starting Lineups
Arsenal: Raya, Kiwior, Saliba, Gabriel, White, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
Newcastle United: Dubravka, Burn, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Miley Almiron, Barnes, Gordon
Arsenal vs Newcastle United Head-to-head
Arsenal and Newcastle United have met 20 times in all competitions since 2013, with the former registering 16 wins. One of those encounters ended in a barren draw.
In addition, the two clubs have each won two matches in their recent five meetings.
Arsenal: 16
Draw: 1
Newcastle United: 3
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Arsenal vs Newcastle United Current Form
Arsenal: WWWWL
Newcastle United: WWDWD
Arsenal vs Newcastle United Prediction
Although Arsenal suffered a shock defeat at the hands of FC Porto a few days ago, they have a strong and gifted squad that has the potential to beat any side in the world.
The Gunners have also won five back-to-back Premier League games and they are expected to continue with their winning run on Saturday.
However, Arsenal will have to be at their best to pick up the maximum points since Newcastle is a tough opponent. Therefore, football fans should expect an end-to-end game in which the two sides may score a goal.
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