Arsenal face a huge Premier League test on September 28 as the Gunners head to Newcastle United this weekend.
Mikel Arteta is playing catch-up to Liverpool in the title race on the back of an August defeat at Anfield and a scrappy 1-1 home draw with Manchester City last weekend.
His side edged into the Carabao Cup fourth round in midweek with a 2-0 away win at Port Vale, as Newcastle cruised past Bradford City on Tyneside.
The Magpies have won just one league game in 2025/26 but Eddie Howe has a strong home record against Arteta in recent clashes.
Newcastle have won their past two Premier League matches at St. James' Park against Arsenal with Arteta not winning away against Howe in any competition since 2023.
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Newcastle United vs. Arsenal lineups: Confirmed starting XI, team news, injury latest
Howe looks to be sticking with the 3-5-2 he trialed during the 0-0 draw with Bournemouth last time out.
Newcastle are without Yoane Wissa, Fabian Schar, and Jacob Ramsey due to injuries, but Jacob Murphy has passed fit and comes in at wing-back.
Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joelinton are all in the lineup despite logging at least an hour in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Newcastle starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pope (GK) — Trippier, Botman, Burn, Livramento — Joelinton, Tonali, Guimaraes — Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Newcastle subs: Ramsdale, Trippier, Lascelles, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Elanga, Willock, Miley
Injured: Ramsey (ankle), Wissa (knee), Schar (head)
Suspended: None
Bukayo Saka was replaced after an hour at Port Vale as Arteta looks to ease him back into action following a hamstring injury, and the England winger looks certain to make his first league start for a month.
Captain Martin Odegaard is back in the squad, but Arteta starts him on the bench to protect against the power in Newcastle's midfield. William Saliba is also among the substitutes.
Noni Madueke has been ruled out until November with a knee injury with long-term absentees Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus still on the sidelines.
Eberechi Eze could be handed a starting role after opening his account at Port Vale, with the 27-year-old deployed in central midfield. Leandro Trossard starts further forward.
Arsenal starting XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK) — Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori — Eze, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Arsenal subs: Kepa, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly, White, Odegaard, Norgaard, Merino, Martinelli, Dowman
Injured: Jesus (knee), Havertz (knee), Madueke (knee), Hincapie (groin), Odegaard (shoulder, doubt)
Suspended: None
Newcastle United vs. Arsenal match details
- Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Kickoff time: 4:30 p.m. local / 9 p.m. IST
- Location: St. James' Park, Newcastle (UK)
- Competition: Premier League
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: Darren England
Arsenal news and related links
- Arsenal plan Martin Zubimendi reunion with La Liga star
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- Mikel Arteta eases Bukayo Saka injury fears ahead of Newcastle clash