Arsenal vs. Newcastle live score: Premier League result, updates, stats as Arteta eyes return to top spot

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For the first time since October 4, Arsenal enter into a Premier League matchday not sitting first in the table as they host Newcastle United in a mission critical match with just five remaining in the 2025/26 season.

The Gunners have led the Premier League title race for nearly the entire season, but defeat to Manchester City last time out has seen them exhaust their wiggle room. They now sit second in the standings, level on points and goal differential but behind on goals scored.

With City in FA Cup semifinal action this weekend, Arsenal can recapture the advantage in the table, forcing their title rivals to once again play catch-up. Any further slips and they will be categorically behind in the title race.

Newcastle, meanwhile, sit 14th in the standings, having lost each of their last three Premier League matches to put Eddie Howe's position as manager in question as the season comes to a close.

The Sporting News is following the Arsenal vs. Newcastle match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.

Arsenal vs. Newcastle live score

Location: Emirates Stadium (London, England)
Referee: Sam Barrott

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Starting lineups (predicted):

Arsenal (4-2-3-1, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie — Rice, Zubimendi — Saka, Odegaard, Eze — Havertz.

Newcastle (3-5-2, right to left): Pope (GK) — Thiaw, Botman, Burn — Trippier, Guimaraes, Tonali, Miley, Hall — Elanga, Osula.

Arsenal vs. Newcastle live updates, highlights from Premier League match

2 hours to kickoff: As Arsenal struggle to finish the season strong, Mikel Arteta has been trumpeting lots of motivational speech to the media, hoping to spur his team to results. After asking for "fire" in the Man City match, he has discussed belief this time around ahead of the Newcastle game.

"There is an understanding that everything is possible," Arteta said of his team's belief that they can win trophies this season. "If you are convinced that you can do it, there is an energy, there is an aura that is going to push you towards what is going to happen."

Arsenal vs. Newcastle kick off time

This Premier League match kicks off from Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. local time in London, England. Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:

Arsenal vs. Newcastle team news

Bukayo Saka is expected to return for Arsenal in this match, having been held out since the international break. He was reportedly cleared to play against Man City but was held back by Mikel Arteta, hoping to keep him healthy for an important stretch run.

Riccardo Calafiori is also believed to be on his way back for this match, while Jurrien Timber will need a bit more time and Mikel Merino is still sidelined with his broken foot.

MORE: A full roundup of Arsenal team news and injury updates ahead of today's match

Newcastle are without midfielder Joelinton who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. They are also missing leading scorer Anthony Gordon who is out for another week or two with a hip injury. Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth are also missing for this game, as is Tino Livramento.

William Osula has worked his way into a starting role up front with quality performances of late, with Nick Woltemade losing minutes as a result.

Arsenal vs. Newcastle live stream, TV channel

Here is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions: