Arsenal vs Newcastle: Gunners host Howe's side in big Premier League clash
ARSENAL return to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday to host Newcastle in another crucial Premier League match.
The Gunners suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Porto on Wednesday after a last-minute goal from Galeno.
However, they will look to get back to winning ways against Eddie Howe's Champions League-chasing Magpies.
Mikel Arteta and his side felt sad after their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle in November.
Anthony Gordon's goal was controversially awarded after a lengthy VAR review which looked into three separate incidents.
Arteta was investigated over his post-match comments, but officials later released him.
The Spaniard could now approach Saturday's match with revenge in mind.
When is Arsenal-Newcastle?
- The match between Arsenal and Newcastle takes place on Saturday, February 24.
- The match starts at 8pm GMT.
- Arsenal vs Newcastle will be held at the Emirates Stadium.
What channel can it be seen on and can it be streamed live?
- Arsenal vs Newcastle will be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK.
- You can stream the action live from the Discovery+ app, which you can download to your mobile device or tablet.
Chances
- Arsenal – 4/11
- Draw – 4/1
- Newcastle – 7/1
*Also thanks to Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
Team news
Fabio Vieira returned to the Arsenal squad on Wednesday after an extended spell away with a groin injury, so he could be eligible to play.
Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain doubts.
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Meanwhile, Newcastle has a long injury list.
Callum Wilson faces a long spell on the sidelines due to a chest injury.
Aleksandr Isak could also miss out with a groin injury.
Joe Willock and Fabian Schar could be back in contention after their respective injury spells.
But Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Joelinton and Elliot Anderson remain unavailable.
Who will be the star players?
Bukayo Saka added two goals to his Premier League tally against Burnley last weekend.
This season he now has twelve goals and eight assists in 24 league matches.
Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wegner this week called him 'world class'.
The Frenchman told beIN SPORTS: “He is at the highest level. He is at the highest level because he is the type of player who makes the difference at that level and has a great future.”
“He is also a top person. Humble, wants to learn, wants to work, so his career now will be determined by how much he wants to continue to improve, but he is certainly one of the three best English players. I would do that.” say he is world class.”
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Bruno Guimaraes has been one of Newcastle's standout players so far this season.
The midfielder has scored seven goals in 24 games since the start of the season.
He also has not yet suffered any significant consequences from an injury.
Guimaraes disrupted his last outing against Arsenal, with some fans convinced he should have been sent off for elbowing Jorginho.
What has been said?
After last weekend's impressive win over Burnley, Arteta said: “We show high efficiency when we are in front of goal, and above all you see the goal, the way we play.
“We always want to play forward and pose a threat. The players up front are really feeling connected at the moment. That's a different story because it gives us a lot more peace, especially when we finish the games.”
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Meanwhile, after last week's 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, Howe admitted: “I'm very aware, and I think people who watch us regularly are aware that we're not at full strength at the moment, that we are not at our level.” fluently the best, but I think the reasons for that are clear.
“We are a bit disjointed. There were players playing today who might not be in their best position if given free rein. But everyone is giving as much as they can to get consistent results.
“We have to look at the positives: it's another unbeaten game for us; we get points where we went through a period when we didn't.”