Overview

• Kick-off is 4:30pm BST at St James’ Park with live TV coverage on Sky Sports in the UK and USA Network in the US.
• Newcastle’s confirmed XI features a five-man defence with Jacob Murphy and Tino Livramento as wing-backs, Anthony Gordon returning up front alongside Nick Woltemade, and Fabian Schär out with concussion.
• Arsenal start Eberechi Eze in midfield with Bukayo Saka on the right and Leandro Trossard preferred to Gabriel Martinelli, while Cristhian Mosquera replaces William Saliba at centre-back and Martin Ødegaard is among the substitutes.
• Arsenal injuries include Noni Madueke (knee, 6–8 weeks), Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as long-term absentees, and Piero Hincapié sidelined with a groin issue; Newcastle remain without Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa.
• Pre-match analysis points to a low-scoring contest given both teams’ strong defensive records and Arsenal’s recent struggles to score at St James’ Park.