Arsenal welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium in a match-day 33 action of the 2925-26 Premier League campaign, hoping for a win to keep their title hopes alive.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides more insight into the April 25 clash.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United match preview
Arsenal enter this clash on the back of two consecutive defeats in the Premier League for the first time this season, after losing back-to-back games against Bournemouth and Manchester City respectively, which has thrown the title race wide open.
The Gunners looked set to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title earlier in the year, but have now endured a poor run of form which has now lowered their chances of finally ending that long drought. They now face Newcastle in a must-win clash and seeking to end their run of defeats domestically.
A ten-goal thriller against the Magpies 🤯
Theo bagged a hat-trick at home to Newcastle in 2012 ⏪ pic.twitter.com/7D83ljmTOd
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 21, 2026
Newcastle United, meanwhile, enter this clash on the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, which has put them at risk of missing out on an European spot. The Magpies are 14th in the league standings after a disappointing campaign and are currently six points off an European finish with only five matches left to play to salvage their season.
Eddie Howe’s men will also face games against Brighton, Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Fulham after their trip to the Emirates.
Best betting odds
Home (Arsenal) to Win – 1.53 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Arsenal will be eager to end their poor form and reignite their title chances, and they have enough quality to secure a win over an inconsistent Newcastle side.
Full-time. pic.twitter.com/Wr2rsTwlrU
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 18, 2026
Arsenal vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head
(Last five matches)
- 28.09.2025 – Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal
- 27.07.2025 – Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle United
- 18.05.2025 – Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle United
- 05.02.2025 – Newcastle United 2-0 Arsenal
- 07.01.2025 – Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United
Arsenal have edged this encounter in recent meetings and have won all the last three meetings between the two teams, with Newcastle United also winning twice.
Recent form: Arsenal
Arsenal are on a poor run of form and have managed just one win from their last six games across all competitions, including losing all of their last four domestic games.
The Gunners also managed only two clean sheets during this period, with both coming in their Champions League clash against Sporting CP.
Recent form: Newcastle United
Newcastle United have been poor in recent outings, losing all of their last four games across all competitions, including a 7-2 thrashing against Barcelona in the Champions League.
The Magpies have managed just one clean sheet in their last 19 matches across all competitions and none in their last four.
Player to watch
Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
Yoane Wissa has endured a disappointing debut campaign and has managed only three goals throughout the campaign, but the DR Congo forward would still be a threat with his aerial skills and linkup play if he manages to come on in the encounter.
