Anticipated Match Results, Betting Odds, and Suggestions for Arsenal versus Newcastle United
Arsenal and Newcastle Clash for Second Place in Premier League
On Sunday, the Premier League's second and third-placed teams will square off at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Newcastle United. Both teams are vying for Champions League qualification, with the victor of this match likely to secure the spot.
The upcoming fixture presents a significant opportunity for either side to claim a coveted European berth. Newcastle's 2-0 victory over Chelsea last weekend has them poised to snatch the spot if they emerge victorious in north London. Meanwhile, Arsenal could all but guarantee their return to Europe's elite competition with a win or draw.
Arsenal: Champions League Pursuit Continues
Following their elimination from the Champions League last week, Arsenal will be eager to end another season empty-handed. Though they won the FA Cup during Mikel Arteta's first few months as manager, that triumph came with a drastically different squad. Just one survivor from that 2020 FA Cup-winning team, Bukayo Saka, remains.
Despite the team's recent struggles, Arteta's impact on the club should not be understated. The Spaniard transformed a top-four outsider into a title challenger in a short time. Although Arsenal finished as runners-up in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, both times falling just short to Manchester City, they can clinch third place this season with a victory against Newcastle.
With the outcome of this match potentially deciding their final league position, questions regarding Arteta's future at Arsenal begin to surface. While he should be given the benefit of the doubt for his impressive turnaround, doubts persist about whether the manager is the right fit for Arsenal's next step.
Newcastle: Building on Recent Success
Having qualified for the Champions League qualification zone, Eddie Howe's Newcastle will enter the match in high spirits. Their impressive 2-0 win over Chelsea last weekend has bolstered their confidence ahead of this crucial encounter. In fact, Newcastle already claimed a victory against Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-final earlier this season, winning 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Betting Tips
Here are some betting tips to consider for the match between Arsenal and Newcastle:
- Newcastle or Draw - 4/5 with Ladbrokes: Given their recent form and the strong possibility that they could secure Champions League qualification with a win, Newcastle is considered a viable contender to claim victory or at least force a stalemate.
- Over 2.5 Goals - 3/4 with BetMGM: Given the incentive of both teams to secure maximum points, it's expected that the match will yield more than 2.5 goals.
- Anthony Gordon to score any time - 17/4 with Tote: The England international has shown impressive form since joining Newcastle, making him a strong candidate to find the back of the net against Arsenal.
- Arsenal's Champions League pursuit continues, with the team eager to secure a European berth after their elimination from the competition last week.
- Newcastle, currently in the Champions League qualification zone, is aiming to further cement their spot in the elite European-leagues with a victory against Arsenal.
- Manager Mikel Arteta's future at Arsenal may be questioned, as the outcome of this match could potentially decide their final Premier League position and Arsenal's next step in sports.
- Eddie Howe's Newcastle could potentially secure Champions League qualification with a win against Arsenal, extending their impressive form in football that includes a recent 2-0 victory over Chelsea.
