Newcastle United will look to overtake current runners-up Arsenal in the Premier League standings when they clash against in a high-stakes clash in North London on Sunday.
The Gunners had a terrific Premier League campaign this season; they are almost on the verge of sealing a UEFA Champions League spot for the next season.
The hosts head into this crucial match after sharing the spoils against Liverpool in a 2-2 thrilling Premier League match last time out. Mikel Arteta’s side are currently sitting at the second spot with 68 points; they still have two matches to go.
Meanwhile, Newcastle come into this match off the back of beating fifth-place Chelsea 2-0 last weekend. With the European qualification at stake, Eddie Howe’s men would go neck-to-neck to challenge the North London giants.
A win here at Emirates would allow Newcastle to go above Arsenal in the leaderboard and would bring a chance to finish second for the first time since 1997.
Arsenal vs. Newcastle live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Arsenal vs. Newcastle kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, United Kingdom and kicks off on Sunday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. local time (BST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, May 18 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, May 18 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, May 18 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, May 18 | 8:30 a.m. |
Arsenal vs. Newcastle predicted lineups, team news
Arsenal will be without Mikel Merino, who must serve a one-game ban after being sent off at Anfield for two yellow cards. Arteta will hope that Declan Rice has recovered from injury in time to take his place, or else Oleksandr Zinchenko or Ethan Nwaneri will need to come into a somewhat unfamiliar role in midfield.
Kai Havertz could make his return to the matchday squad this weekend if he comes through training this week, but long-term absentees Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out.
Leandro Trossard will face late tests on a hamstring issue but should be okay, but there are doubts over Jurrien Timber after he missed training on Wednesday.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Calafiori, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
Injured: Timber (undisc., doubt), Trossard (hamstring, doubt), Rice (hip, doubt), Jesus (knee), Gabriel (thigh), Tomiyasu (knee).
Suspended: Merino (red card).
According to multiple reports, Newcastle fear that defender Sven Botman will miss their final two matches of the season due to injury.
Eddie Howe will also potentially be without Joelinton, Joe Willock, Kieran Trippier, Matt Targett and Lewis Hall, so his lineup at the Emirates may have a makeshift look about it.
The Magpies’ 5-4-1 system proved highly effective against Chelsea last week and they could well stick with that formation as they aim for precious points.
Newcastle predicted XI (5-4-1, right to left): Pope (GK) — Murphy, Krafth, Schar, Burn, Livramento — Barnes, Guimaraes, Tonali, Gordon — Isak.
Injured: Botman (knee), Hall (foot/ankle), Targett (hamstring), Trippier (lower leg), Willock (thigh), Joelinton (knee).
Suspended: None.
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Sunday, May 18
- Everton vs. Southampton (7:00 a.m.)
- West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest (9:15 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Leicester City vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Newcastle United (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, May 19
- Brighton vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 20
- Crystal Palace vs. Wolves (3:00 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. AFC Bournemouth (3:00 p.m.)
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