Newcastle and Arsenal will each look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League in the first game of Matchday 10.
The Gunners need to keep pace with Manchester City and Liverpool in the title race, while Newcastle have aspirations of qualifying for European competition.
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Newcastle vs Arsenal
Saturday, November 2, 12.30pm
St James’ Park, Newcastle
Live on TNT Sports
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Both of these sides will enter this fixture on the back of victories in the Carabao Cup Fourth Round.
Arsenal beat Preston North End 3-0 away from home, while Newcastle claimed a 2-0 home victory over Chelsea.
That result was a form of revenge for the Magpies after suffering a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Matchday 9, a result which means they enter the weekend languishing in 12th.
Pressure is mounting on manager Eddie Howe, with Newcastle struggling to produce the energetic, free-flowing performances seen in previous seasons.
As for Arsenal, their injury crisis appears to be easing following last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
William Saliba is all set to return from suspension after featuring against Preston, while Ben White was rested in that match and Jurrien Timber got another crucial 45 minutes under his belt.
So we could see close to a full-strength Gunners side at St James’, barring the continued absence of skipper Martin Odegaard.
Arsenal will certainly need their most physical and experienced players on top form to help counteract the raucous home atmosphere on Saturday.
And if the likes of Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka can win their respective duels, you have to fancy the Gunners’ quality to shine through.
Last season, Newcastle claimed a 1-0 win in this fixture courtesy of a controversial Anthony Gordon goal.
A repeat of that result would be devastating for Arsenal ahead of the November international break.
Newcastle vs Arsenal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Due to their inconsistent performances in 2024-25 thus far, Newcastle are significant underdogs here at 3.70. Arsenal are priced at 1.94, while the draw is 3.59.
Saka is the favourite to open the scoring at St James’ at a price of 6.80, followed by Havertz (7.20) and Magpies striker Alexander Isak (7.20) – who scored in both games against Chelsea.
Newcastle vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Arsenal to win and under 2.5 goals @ 4.50
This has all the makings of a tense affair and a low-scoring victory could be on the cards. Arsenal have only scored more than two goals twice in the Premier League this term, in the home victories over Leicester and Southampton.
Bet Builder: Arsenal to win, over 1.5 goals and over 8.5 corners @ 2.90
Perhaps a less risky way to approach a Gunners win. Whenever Arteta’s side play, there are usually corners aplenty.
Kai Havertz to score anytime @ 3.20
Havertz scored his seventh goal of the season in all competitions during the win over Preston. The smart money might be on the German to make it eight at St James’.
Newcastle Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Kelly, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Tonali, Gordon, Isak, Barnes
Injuries/Doubts: Trippier, Wilson, Botman, Lascelles
Arsenal Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Raya, Partey, White, Saliba, Timber, Rice, Merino, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli, Havertz
Injuries/Doubts: Odegaard, Gabriel, Calafiori, Tomiyasu, Tierney
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