Premier League 25/26: Newcastle vs Arsenal Match Preview, Prediction, Live Score & Lineups

This Matchweek 6 fixture at St. James' Park is huge for the early season title picture. Arsenal enters the game looking to cut the gap at the top of the table, backed by a strong start despite drawing with Manchester City recently. They face a formidable Newcastle United side, who boast an impressive home record and possess the tenacity to disrupt any title challenge. Expect intensity from the very first whistle.

Match Details

Competition - Round: Premier League - Matchweek 6

Kick-off (GMT): 15:30, Saturday, September 28, 2025

Stadium, Location: St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Referee: Jarred Gillett

VAR: Darren England

Match Facts and Key Numbers

Arsenal is coming off a key Carabao Cup win against Port Vale but drew 1-1 with Manchester City in their most recent league outing.

Newcastle secured a decisive 4-1 cup win against Bradford City, though their last league game was a 0-0 draw away at Bournemouth.

Recent head-to-head fixtures have been tight; the last five meetings across all competitions resulted in three wins for Newcastle and two for Arsenal.

Newcastle has been particularly strong at St. James' Park against Arsenal, winning four of the last five league meetings on their home turf.

The return of Newcastle's winger Anthony Gordon from suspension is a significant boost to their attacking threat.

Martin Ødegaard's potential return to the Arsenal squad (after a shoulder injury) is crucial for their creative midfield control.

Key Battle: The physical battle in central midfield between Bruno Guimarães (NEW) and Declan Rice (ARS) will likely dictate the pace of the game.

Match Prediction

This fixture is rarely straightforward, especially when played in the hostile atmosphere of St. James' Park. Newcastle's aggressive press and counter-attacking threat make them dangerous, but Arsenal’s overall squad depth and defensive rigidity—even with key injuries like Jesus and Havertz—give them the edge. They need to be clinical, as Newcastle's goalkeeper Nick Pope is in solid form. I expect a tense, low-scoring affair decided by one moment of quality from the visitors, but Newcastle will certainly score.

Prediction: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Arsenal