Get the full preview of Arsenal vs. Newcastle United on May 18, 2025. Includes predicted lineups, recent form, head-to-head results and key players of this crucial Premier League clash.
The upcoming Premier League clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United is set for Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM BST (9:00 PM IST) at the Emirates Stadium in London. This match is pivotal, with Arsenal currently in 2nd place with 68 points and Newcastle United close behind in 3rd with 66 points. A victory for Newcastle would see them leapfrog Arsenal in the standings, intensifying the battle for Champions League qualification.
Recent Team Form
Arsenal:
Winless in their last five matches across all competitions, with two draws and three losses.
Struggling at home, having not won in their last four home games, which including two defeats.
Despite this recent form, they have a strong record in final home league games, losing only once in the past 27 seasons.
Newcastle United:
In impressive form, winning eight of their last ten matches in all competitions.
However, they’ve failed to win their last two away league matches, with a loss at Aston Villa and a draw at Brighton.
Achieved their 20th Premier League win of the season against Chelsea, marking their best top-flight campaign in 22 years.
Previous Encounter
In their most recent encounter on February 5, 2025, Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 2-0 at St. James’ Park in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and advancing to the final.
Prior to that, on November 2, 2024, Newcastle edged Arsenal 1-0 in a Premier League match at St. James’ Park, with Alexander Isak scoring the decisive goal.
These results highlight Newcastle’s recent dominance over Arsenal, having won all three meetings in the 2024–25 season across both league and cup competitions.
This upcoming match presents Arsenal with an opportunity to avoid a fourth defeat to Newcastle in a single season, a feat no team has previously achieved against the Gunners.
Key Players
Arsenal: Bukayo Saka will be pivotal in breaking down Newcastle’s defense, especially with midfielder Mikel Merino suspended.
Newcastle United: Alexander Isak, the team’s leading scorer with 23 goals and 6 assists this season, will be a significant threat to Arsenal’s defense.
Predicted Lineup
Arsenal Predicted XI
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard (captain), Thomas Partey, Declan Rice
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard
Team News:
Kai Havertz is nearing a return from a hamstring injury and may feature in the matchday squad.
Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined due to injuries.
Ethan Nwaneri is also unavailable due to a muscle issue.
Newcastle United Predicted XI
Goalkeeper: Martin Dúbravka
Defenders: Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock
Forwards: Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
Team News:
Nick Pope has been included in recent matchday squads but may not start.
Sven Botman recently returned from a long-term injury; his fitness will be assessed ahead of the match.
Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, and Emil Krafth remain out due to injuries.
Conclusion: Arsenal vs. Newcastle United
Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Newcastle United is set to be one of the most decisive fixtures of the Premier League season. With just two points separating them in the table, both teams are fighting for a Champions League spot, and potentially more depending on other results.
Arsenal will be aiming to bounce back from a poor run of form and avoid a fourth straight defeat to Newcastle this season—a scenario that would mark an unprecedented clean sweep by the Magpies.
Newcastle, on the other hand, come into the game in strong form and full of confidence, knowing a win at the Emirates would push them into second place and cement their incredible campaign.
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