- The Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction article, breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The game will take place on Saturday April 25, 2026 at the Emirates Stadium.
- Kick off set for 7:30PM EAT.
Arsenal cannot afford any more slip-ups, and they could reclaim the summit on Saturday evening when they host Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.
Since August 2025, the Gunners have been ruling the roost until they hit a rough patch in April, where a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth was followed by another loss by the same score line against title rivals City last weekend.
Guardiola’s side then edged past Burnley with a narrow 1-0 win on Wednesday to move top on goals scored.
With City busy in FA Cup action this weekend, Arsenal need just a point against Newcastle to return to the peak however, it won’t be a walk in the park for Mikel Arteta.
That 2-1 loss to City means the Gunners have now dropped four straight domestic matches for the first time since the 2017–18 season, and the heat is only turning up.
For the visitors, it’s been a brutal season. They come into this match in 14th, having lost eight of their last 11 league games.
After a sluggish start, they enjoyed a brief resurgence between November and January, climbing as high as fifth, but their European run seemed to take a toll.
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A trip to the Champions League last 16 masked their struggles, but a heavy 7-2 thrashing by Barcelona ended that journey and all but crushed their hopes of returning to Europe.
Recent results have not helped either. Losses after leading against Sunderland and Crystal Palace have added to a worrying trend, while last weekend’s home defeat to Bournemouth has only intensified speculation over Eddie Howe’s future.
Here are the key details for the Arsenal vs Newcastle showdown on Saturday.
What time does Arsenal vs Newcastle kick off?
The two will lock horns on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium from 7:30 pm EAT.
Arsenal vs Newcastle team news
Bukayo Saka is set to return to the squad after recovering from an Achilles injury that ruled him out of the last five games, while Riccardo Calafiori could also be back in contention.
However, Jurrien Timber is still sidelined with a groin issue picked up against Everton last month, and Mikel Merino remains out with the foot injury he suffered in January.
For Newcastle, Anthony Gordon is ruled out with a hip problem, and Tino Livramento could miss the rest of the season after a hamstring injury last weekend. Joelinton is also suspended for picking up his 10th yellow card of the campaign.
There is some positive news, their skipper Bruno Guimaraes has returned to action after featuring off the bench for the first time since February and has trained all week.
Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth, however, are still long-term absentees with knee injuries.
Gunners vs Magpies predicted lineups
- Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Havertz, Eze
- Newcastle United: Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Miley; Murphy, Osula, Barnes
Arsenal vs Newcastle head-to-head record and recent meetings
Newcastle are winless in their last 13 Premier League away games against Arsenal (D1 L12) and have managed just one goal across their last nine visits.
Arsenal left it late for a 2-1 victory in the reverse meeting back in late September.
Merino’s 84th-minute equaliser paved the way for Gabriel Magalhães to score the winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time at St. James’ Park.
Recent five Premier League meetings
- Sep 28, 2025: Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
- May 18, 2025: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle
- Nov 2, 2024: Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
- Feb 24, 2024: Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle
- Nov 4, 2023: Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction
Arsenal can’t afford any more stumbles or dropped points if they want to keep their title hopes alive.
With the pressure on, they really come into this clash as the favourites to win at home, get back to winning ways, and return to the top of the table.
But Newcastle are no pushovers they will also be desperate for all three points despite their shaky form.