Overview

• Kick-off is 4:30pm BST on Sunday, September 28 at St James’ Park, live on Sky Sports in the UK, with USA Network carrying the game at 11:30am ET in the US.
• Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka has no muscular issues after a planned 60‑minute League Cup outing, though Arsenal will assess him before kickoff.
• Arsenal absences include Noni Madueke (around two months, knee) and long-term injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, with Martin Odegaard (shoulder) and Piero Hincapie (groin) doubtful.
• Newcastle welcome Anthony Gordon back from a three‑match domestic ban and continue to prioritize defensive solidity while searching for a consistent scoring formula post‑Alexander Isak.
• Arsenal have failed to score in four of their last five visits to Newcastle, and many pundits, including Peter Crouch and Paul Merson, have predicted a draw.