Arsenal vs Newcastle: EPL Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Newcastle will make the trip to north London on Sunday, fully aware that a victory over Arsenal could see them climb into second place. With plenty still to play for as the season draws to a close, Eddie Howe's in-form side will be looking to pile more pressure on the Gunners and continue their impressive late surge up the table.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Arsenal may have all but secured a Champions League spot, but they're stumbling to the finish line. With no silverware this season and frustration growing at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta's side crashed out of Europe against PSG and opened May with a 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth. Winless in their last five matches, the Gunners face another tough test here.

Newcastle, meanwhile, are flying high. Last weekend's 2-0 win over Chelsea continued a superb run, and victory in north London could see them overtake Arsenal for second place. With just one defeat in 10 games, Eddie Howe's side — who ended a 70-year trophy drought in March by beating Liverpool in the EFL Cup final — will target another big scalp.

Arsenal x Newcastle Team News

Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Jesus are out for the season, though Kai Havertz could make a surprise return on Sunday. Declan Rice, sidelined at Anfield with a hip issue, is expected back, while Mikel Merino is suspended after a red card against Liverpool.

Joelinton remains out with a knee injury for Newcastle, and Lewis Hall won't feature again this season. In fine form, Alexander Isak is linked with a summer move to Arsenal, will lead the attack, with Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in midfield after both scoring against Chelsea.

Our Predictions

Newcastle to win or draw @ 1.80 on Sky247.ng.

Newcastle head to north London as underdogs but with genuine belief. Having lost just once in 10 games, Howe's side can leapfrog Arsenal with a win and boast a strong recent record — including a 4-0 EFL Cup triumph in February and victories in their last three meetings. An away double chance looks tempting.

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