Arsenal host Newcastle today as a fierce Premier League title race continues.
The Gunners will go into the game in a rather unfamiliar position in the table.
Following Manchester City’s win over Burnley on Wednesday night , Mikel Arteta’s side have been knocked off top spot for the first time since early October by virtue of scoring fewer goals .
A draw will be enough for Arsenal to regain their position at the head of the table with Man City not in Premier League action, but in truth, it’s a must-win game in what is shaping up to be a five-match sprint in the title race .
Goal difference could prove to be the deciding factor come the end of the season , but the focus for the Gunners is getting back to winning ways after suffering four domestic defeats in a row either side of the international break.
Newcastle, meanwhile, arrive in north London in free-fall, losing their last four games in all competitions but remain in the hunt for European qualification and know a win would go a long way to salvaging a disappointing campaign.
Arsenal vs Newcastle is scheduled for a 5.30pm BST kick-off today on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports.
Coverage start at 5pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport ’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Arsenal are set to welcome Bukayo Saka back from injury, in what is massive boost heading into the final month of the season.
Saka’s last appearance was the Carabao Cup final defeat to Man City and Arteta has revealed the winger is on course to be named in the matchday squad, along with Riccardo Calafiori.
Jurrien Timber, however, is not yet ready to make his return to action.
Mikel Merino remains unavailable for selection despite making good progress in his recovery from surgery , while Viktor Gyokeres is pushing to start after being named on the bench at the Etihad Stadium.
Tino Livramento has been ruled out with a thigh complaint, but Lewis Hall should be fit to feature despite coming off at half-time against the Cherries.
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Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth are still injured, while Joelinton is suspended.
Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction
Arsenal have a patchy recent record against Newcastle.
The Gunners may have won the last two meetings but those were preceded by three defeats on the spin - two of which came in last season’s Carabao Cup semi-finals.
With Man City not in Premier League action this weekend, it’s imperative that Arsenal get the win here.
Failure to do so would dent their title hopes even further.
Unless the Gunners get an early goal, we expect this one to be a nervy encounter with the hosts coming out on top - but only just.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Newcastle have recently had Arsenal’s number, more so at St James’ Park rather than the Emirates Stadium where they’ve not won in the Premier League since November 2010.
Arsenal vs Newcastle match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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