Premier League on Sky Sports: Newcastle vs Arsenal preview and betting tips
Super Sunday’s prime-time slot sees Newcastle United welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park in a clash that rarely disappoints.
With both sides navigating early-season challenges, this fixture has the potential to be a defining moment in Premier League Gameweek six.
Sports News Blitz looks towards the Gameweek six clash between Newcastle and Arsenal, offering stats and betting tips.
The tale so far
Newcastle return to St James’ Park for just their third home Premier League match of the season, still searching for consistency in a campaign that’s yet to fully ignite.
A narrow 1-0 win over Wolves has been their sole league victory so far, sandwiched between a spirited but fruitless effort against Liverpool and a frustrating goalless draw away at Bournemouth.
Manager Eddie Howe’s side also kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a respectable showing against Barcelona, though it ended in defeat.
A second home win would provide a much-needed spark - but standing in their way is an Arsenal side buoyed by late drama against Manchester City.
Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time strike salvaged a point for the Gunners and kept them within touching distance of league leaders Liverpool.
This will be Arsenal’s third away match of the season, with their only loss coming on their last trip - also to Anfield.
Mikel Arteta will be eager to improve a poor recent record at St James’ Park, though Newcastle’s inconsistency offers a glimmer of opportunity.
Head-to-head recap
Arsenal’s recent visits to Tyneside have been anything but fruitful.
The Gunners have lost their last three competitive matches at St James’ Park without scoring a single goal.
Newcastle also knocked Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup over two legs last season, keeping clean sheets in both.
Their most recent Premier League meeting ended 1-0 to Newcastle, further underlining the Magpies’ home advantage in this fixture.
Arsenal's only recent success came at the Emirates late last season, before edging a summer friendly in July - matches that, while informative, carry different stakes entirely.
Form guide
Newcastle: L – D – W – L – D
Arsenal: W – L – W – W – D
Last five head-to-head results
02/11/24: Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
07/01/25: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (Carabao Cup SF – 1st leg)
05/02/25: Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (Carabao Cup SF – 2nd leg)
18/05/25: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle (Premier League)
27/07/25: Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle (Friendly)
Best bets for Newcastle vs Arsenal
Newcastle to win
Arsenal have failed to score in each of their last three trips to St James’ Park, all ending in defeat.
Newcastle’s home record in this fixture - combined with Arsenal’s recent road struggles, makes the Magpies a value pick.
Anthony Gordon to score or assist
Back from suspension, Gordon will be keen to make an immediate impact.
He has contributed to four of Newcastle’s last seven goals against Arsenal and recently found the net against Barcelona in the Champions League.
With the hosts lacking sharpness in attack, his return could be pivotal.
Over 3.5 cards in the match
This bet has landed in each of the last season’s meetings between these two, and in both of Newcastle’s Premier League home games so far this campaign.
Expect intensity, especially with Newcastle looking to assert themselves physically at home.
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Where to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal
UK: Sky Sports / Sky Go - 16:30 BST
US: USA Network / Fubo - 11:30 EST
The verdict
A tough one to call on paper, but Newcastle’s home advantage and Arsenal’s patchy away form suggest this could be another long afternoon in the North East for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Anthony Gordon’s return gives the Magpies an attacking boost, and recent history leans firmly in their favour.
Expect a close, competitive match - and don’t be surprised if tempers flare and cards follow.
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