Overview
- Newcastle vs Arsenal kicks off Sunday at 4:30pm BST (11:30am ET) at St James’ Park.
- Arteta said Kai Havertz faces months out after knee surgery, Noni Madueke is out for weeks, and Martin Ødegaard is a doubt.
- Eberechi Eze scored his first Arsenal goal in the Carabao Cup and earned praise from Arteta for his central influence.
- Arsenal have failed to score on their last three visits to St James’ Park, and Newcastle have conceded only three league goals this season as they adapt post-Isak with Nick Woltemade.
- Pundits predict a tight contest and have urged tweaks such as starting Eze centrally or using Leandro Trossard over Viktor Gyokeres, with Anthony Gordon available again for Newcastle after suspension.