It’s still very early in the Premier League season, but Arsenal badly need to beat Newcastle when they visit St. James’ Park on Sunday (11:30 am ET), just to keep within touching distance of Liverpool in the title race.
WATCH — Newcastle vs Arsenal
Arsenal (2nd place – 10 points) rescued a stoppage-time draw against Manchester City last weekend but still fell two points further behind after the Reds extended their perfect start by beating Everton. Through five games, the Gunners have taken all nine points from three games against sides currently in the bottom half of the table and just one of a possible six against their top title rivals, Liverpool and Man City.
Fortunately for Mikel Arteta’s side, Newcastle (13th – 6 points) have just one win and three goals scored on the season. Eddie Howe and Co., are clearly still adjusting to life without Alexander Isak and perhaps realizing just how many cracks the sensational Swede papered over with his 21- and 23-goal seasons. The Magpies have only managed to eclipse the 1.0 xG mark in two of their five games and put up a shocking 0.14 in a scoreless draw with Bournemouth last weekend (0.46 for the Cherries).
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How to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 11:30 am ET, Sunday
Venue: St. James’ Park — Newcastle
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com
Newcastle team news, focus
OUT: Jacob Ramsey (foot), Yoane Wissa (knee), Fabian Schar (concussion)
Arsenal team news, focus
OUT: Noni Madueke (knee), Kai Havertz (knee – MORE), Gabriel Jesus (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Martin Odegaard (shoulder – MORE), Piero Hincapie (groin)
Newcastle vs Arsenal prediction
If Arsenal set out to attack and take the game to Newcastle, they should win easily, but it all depends on whether or not Arteta views it as a “big game.” Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal.