Arsenal will be hoping to tie down a spot in the top five of the Premier League when they host Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday 18th May at 4:30pm. The Gunners are currently second but are enduring a tough run of form, while Newcastle sit fourth with three games left to play. This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Newcastle to win to nil (7/1 with Betway)
Newcastle have won four of their past five games against Arsenal across all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in each victory.
Anthony Gordon to score anytime
Anthony Gordon has scored in three of his past five games against Arsenal across all competitions.
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How both teams go into Arsenal vs Newcastle
Arsenal will have hooped a place in next season’s Champions League would be secured by the penultimate game of the season. And there’s a chance that it could. But, if not, the Gunners will likely have the opportunity to secure a top five finish here. Arsenal saw their slim title hopes fade away as a result of a poor run of form, which has them in their current situation. The Gunners have won just one of their past five games, drawing three and losing one. They’re also winless in their past three home league games.
Newcastle lifted themselves back into the top five conversation thanks a good run of form, sitting fourth with three games left to play. The Magpies sit two points clear of sixth, and know two of their top five rivals face off on the final day. Newcastle have had a bit of a rocky patch away from home of late, winning just two of their past six games on the road. Those two victories came against West Ham United and Leicester City, two teams struggling. The other four games have come against teams in the top half.
Arsenal team news
Jorginho and Kai Havertz could both be back in contention by the time this game comes around, though they will need assessing nearer the time. Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out for the season.
Newcastle team news
Joelinton and Jamaal Lascelles are expected to miss this game. Lewis Hall and Matt Targett are out for the season.
Arsenal vs Newcastle head-to-head
This is the fourth time these sides have met this season, with Newcastle winning the previous three meetings. This includes both legs of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
| Arsenal vs Newcastle H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Competition | |||||
| 05/02/25 | Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal | Carabao Cup | |||||
| 07/01/25 | Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle | Carabao Cup | |||||
| 02/11/24 | Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal | Premier League | |||||
| 24/02/24 | Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle | Premier League | |||||
| 04/11/23 | Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal | Premier League | |||||