📅Date: Friday, May 18, 2025.
📍Venue: Emirates, London
🏆Competition: English Premier League – Matchday 37
⌚Kick-off: 4:30 PM GMT
Arsenal welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium in their final home match of the season, with both sides chasing a top-two Premier League finish and Champions League security heading into the final week.
While the Gunners remain in control of their UCL fate, Eddie Howe’s Magpies are on the verge of something historic—beating Arsenal four times in a single season for the first time ever.
🔴⚪Arsenal Hope to Snap Winless Home Run | Home Win = 2.07💵
Arsenal’s dramatic 2-2 draw at Anfield last week was a tale of two halves. While Arteta’s men rallied after a poor first half, it extended their winless run to five games in all competitions.
The Gunners have failed to win any of their last four matches at the Emirates, a worrying trend as they seek to finish strong. They haven’t lost three straight home matches since 2019—an unwanted record looming.
Despite their form, Arsenal still sit second and will likely qualify for the UCL unless Aston Villa upset Spurs. But pressure is high, and with several injuries, Arteta will need to rotate wisely.
⚫⚪Newcastle Target Historic Fourth Win Over Arsenal | Away Win = 3.79💵
Having already beaten Arsenal in the league and EFL Cup this season, Newcastle could make history with a fourth win over the Gunners this term. The 2-0 win over Chelsea last weekend reignited their form at just the right time.
Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali were instrumental in that win, and their midfield battle could decide the tie. Newcastle have scored in 11 straight games and remain one of the league’s most dangerous sides in transition.
However, away form is less impressive, with just two wins from their last six league road games. Still, the Magpies haven’t lost the final game of the season away from home since 2017-18.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Arsenal will be without Mikel Merino due to suspension, while Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Magalhães are all expected to miss out through injury. Lewandowski (hamstring) also remains unavailable.
There’s optimism over Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard—all of whom trained midweek—but Arteta may opt for caution. Zinchenko could feature in midfield, with Nwaneri or Tierney filling wide.
Newcastle may be without Sven Botman (knee), with Emil Krafth the likely replacement at centre-back. Trippier, Joelinton, Matt Targett, and Lewis Hall are still sidelined. Joe Willock remains a doubt.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.80💵
⚽ Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 12 EPL home matches vs Newcastle, though they’ve failed to win their last four at the Emirates. | Specials Market: (Double Chance & O/U) Home & Over 2.5 = 2.31
⚽ Newcastle have won all three previous meetings with Arsenal this season—two in the EFL Cup, one in the league. | Specials Market: (O/U & GG/NG) Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.00
⚽ Newcastle have scored in 11 straight matches, while Arsenal have conceded first in three of their last four home games. | Main Market: (GG/NG) Yes to GG = 1.67
Arsenal may have the history at the Emirates, but Newcastle hold the psychological edge. A win for either would seal a top-two finish, but expect a tight, gritty affair between two sides hungry to end strong.
🔗You can check out the Premier League game, Arsenal vs Newcastle, on MSport.
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