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Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Arsenalpublished at 10:01 BST 28 September
10:01 BST 28 September
This has become a bit of a grudge match since Newcastle's controversial win at St James' Park in 2023.
Arsenal have lost on their past three visits but even a draw might not help them much this time, because they cannot afford to fall any further behind Liverpool at the top of the table.
So, Mikel Arteta really needs a win, but how will he approach this? Does he regard Newcastle as a top side and, if so, will he play his robust midfield trio again in the middle of the park?
He seems to be quite negative and defensive in games like this, and I think it is a legitimate question to ask if Arsenal can win the Premier League by being that cautious.
Arteta really needs to go for it more. I am finding Newcastle difficult to predict because they do not score many goals, but they are still hard to beat.
There are a few reasons why I am backing Arsenal - Bukayo Saka is fit again and, if Eze starts as well, they will carry a real threat. They have got Gabriel Martinelli too - but what happens here is really down to Arteta.
Newcastle v Arsenal: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 13:11 BST 27 September
13:11 BST 27 September
Matthew Hobbs BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United host Arsenal on Sunday in a battle of the two best defensive sides in the Premier League so far this season.
The Gunners have conceded just two goals in five league matches, while Eddie Howe's side have recorded a league-high four clean sheets so far.
BBC Sport examines who is best equipped to breach their opponent's defences before the meeting at St James' Park.
Newcastle's search for goals
The Magpies have the lowest expected goals tally against of any side (Arsenal are in second) in the Premier League this season but while Mikel Arteta's Gunners are also scoring freely, Eddie Howe's men are struggling to find the back of the net in the league.
The overriding factor has been the protracted departure of Alexander Isak, who scored 23 goals and provided six assists in last season's Premier League, meaning he was directly involved in more than 40% of Newcastle's goals in the competition, scoring 33.85% of them.
Isak was replaced with the signings of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa and Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, but Wissa was injured on international duty with DR Congo and will not feature for several weeks.
Woltemade scored on debut in the 1-0 win over Wolves, but Anthony Gordon was preferred as a false nine to start the Champions League defeat by Barcelona.
The Magpies did put four past League One leaders Bradford City at St James' Park on Wednesday, courtesy of two goals from young Danish striker William Osula to begin their Carabao Cup defence.
Woltemade started on the bench in midweek but will surely return to the starting XI on Sunday.
Newcastle's tally of three goals after five games is their third fewest at this stage of a Premier League season, behind 2005-06 (one) and 2015-16 (two), while their finishing this season is among the worst in the division.
However, should their attack start to click in the league in conjunction with their defensive solidity, they will prove a stern test for Arsenal.
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Newcastle have struggled to score goals in the Premier League this season
Arsenal's set-piece threat
The Gunners represent a familiar threat to last season in terms of their own resolute defence and an attack built around scoring from set-plays.
Arsenal have scored 10 Premier League goals this season, ranking them joint second overall, while their expected goals tally of 3.5 from set-pieces is the highest in the competition.
The north Londoners also won in the EFL Cup in midweek, with Eberechi Eze scoring his first goal for the club in the victory at League One Port Vale.
Arteta has had to manage injury issues in this campaign - the loss of Noni Madueke during the 1-1 draw at Manchester City last weekend meant that Arsenal have sustained an injury in every Premier League game so far - although the highest net spend in the league of nearly £250m over the summer means his squad is well equipped to deal with any absences.
Arteta will still prefer as many of his big-hitters to be available as possible to travel to Tyneside given Arsenal's recent record in this fixture.
Newcastle have won their past three home games against his side without conceding a goal - they could win four in a row at home to the Gunners for the first time since the 1960s.
Arteta on Vigar's death, Saliba's contract and 'electric' St James' Parkpublished at 13:16 BST 26 September
13:16 BST 26 September
Katie Stafford BBC Sport journalist
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Newcastle at St James' Park (kick-off 16:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Arteta started his news conference by addressing the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar: "Shocking news. Straight away I was thinking about the family and how difficult it is to go through something like this. Our full support is with the family and our thoughts are with all his loved ones."
He is hopeful Martin Odegaard will be available for the trip to the North East. Meanwhile, there "is no update" on Noni Madueke.
On Saliba and why him extending is so important: "He is very impressive for his age because sometimes we tend to forget [he is only 24 years old]. It's his consistency and the way he has matured as a person. Year after year, he has built a partnership in the backline - with Gabriel especially, and the keeper."
There is no update on Bukayo Saka's contract, but Arteta said he would "love that" to be sorted soon.
On only conceding two goals in seven games and whether he has the best defence in the league: "We want to be the best team in the Premier League. It's collective, it's a team sport. In anything we do, everyone has a say."
He said Newcastle "is going to be another tough test" and they "have to be better" than when they played them last season. He wants his side to be "more efficient to win the game".
On the atmosphere at St James' Park: "Incredibly beautiful. One of the best atmospheres in this country. They play every single ball with you. It's electric. It's one team in one city. It's a great atmosphere to play in."
Gossip: Arsenal eye double dealpublished at 07:59 BST 26 September
07:59 BST 26 September
Arsenal are hoping to strike a double deal with Real Sociedad worth 75m euros (£65.6m) for Japan winger Takefusa Kubo, 24, and 23-year-old French defender Lucien Agoume. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal: What Arteta saidpublished at 07:37 BST 25 September
07:37 BST 25 September
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Mikel Arteta spoke to Sky Sports after Arsenal's victory over Port Vale: "The biggest thing is the reputation and that's a big thing. We knew the crowd would be with them if we gave them anything. They had throw in after throw in in the second half. We lacked control there.
"They played direct and they wanted to attack the box, and we wanted to avoid that. We had moments in the game where we were very dominant and very good."
On Eberechi Eze: "That's why we got him for, to win football matches. He should have scored another two, I think. [His position] depends on the players around him and in certain moments the space was closed, so we moved him somewhere else. He is a player who has to be in touch with the ball and we find ways to do that."
On Christian Norgaard: "What he brings is character and leadership. I'm really happy with him and the players that haven't played much.
"We started with five players that couldn't finish the game. They dealt with the situation well."
On Bukayo Saka: "We wanted to play him for a maximum of 60 minutes. He is coming back from a big injury again and we need to manage his minutes."
Gossip: Gunners target Yildiz valued at £70m-plus by Juvepublished at 06:59 BST 25 September
06:59 BST 25 September
Arsenal have made contact with Turkey forward Kenan Yildiz, 20, but Juventus, who rejected an offer from Chelsea over the summer, value him at between 80m and 100m euros (£70m to 87m). (Tutto Juve, via Goal), external
Analysis: Steady if unspectacular for Gunnerspublished at 22:15 BST 24 September
22:15 BST 24 September
Gary Rose BBC Sport journalist
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Arsenal have won a record 14 FA Cups but there's considerably fewer League Cup trophies in their collection having only won it twice, with their last success back in 1993.
They came close last season, reaching the semi-finals where they were humbled 4-0 by eventual winners Newcastle.
With good strength in depth this term following their summer strengthening, they will fancy their chances of at least replicating that run to the last four this term.
They were much changed for this match, with Mikel Arteta making nine changes from the draw with Manchester City at the weekend.
That perhaps played a part in their struggles to get a second goal after Eberechi Eze's early opener, and for all their dominance of the ball they did not create too many chances before substitute Leandro Trossard ensured there would be no late drama.
It was not a memorable display from Arsenal but they got the job done along with some positives, including Bukayo Saka managing over 60 minutes as he works his way towards a return to full fitness.
You can also listen to 5 Live commentaries on most smart speakers. Just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Huddersfield v Man City" or "ask BBC Sounds to play Port Vale v Arsenal", for instance.
Gossip: Arsenal alerted to possible Vinicius Jr availabilitypublished at 08:03 BST 24 September
08:03 BST 24 September
Both Arsenal and Liverpool have been informed that 25-year-old Brazil winger Vinicius Junior's future is uncertain at Real Madrid. (TBR Football), external
Meanwhile, Arsenal are interested in signing 24-year-old Japan winger Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad during the January transfer window. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Arteta on Madueke's injury, Saka's return and Eze's rolepublished at 18:07 BST 23 September
18:07 BST 23 September
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third round game against League One side Port Vale at Vale Park (20:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Arteta provided an update on Noni Madueke's injury: "Looks like he's going to be out for a few weeks. We will have to scan him at the end of the week. He felt something at the beginning of the match and he tried to carry on. He was gutted, it is very disappointing as he was in such a good state. He's a big miss for us."
Piero Hincapie has picked up "a little groin injury" and will have to be assessed in the next few days: "Obviously it's been a change of load and he didn't really have a pre-season after the surgery that he had and we'll have to see in the next week or so how he is. I think that would be a short-term surgery."
Captain Martin Odegaard has been training with the team following his shoulder injury: "No, no surgery. He's totally fine. He's already been training and it will be a matter of days, I think."
On easing Bukayo Saka back into action: "He needs minutes and he's demanding that as well. Obviously, when he's been out for a while, you just need to get in there. You need to get that confidence on the pitch and repeat actions and exposure. And we will do that, obviously, gradually, because he's been out for a while."
On Kai Havertz's timeline to return from his knee problem: "With Kai we know that it will be months. We don't know with him because he's a different specimen. So far he's progressing really well."
On the perception of Arsenal playing with caution: "How can you be dominant against such a team [Manchester City] if you have, what was the word - handbrake. Dominance and handbrake, they are two different words. But I accept everything. I will learn more to have a different vision."
More on the draw with City and the decision to not start Eberechi Eze: "Could he play 90 minutes? That's a question I put for myself because none of you know the load that he can do. So it's easy to say he could have played with the start. Maybe not. Because he already played two games from the start. And he's never played as a right attacker in his field."
Asked how senior players responded to Max Dowman nutmegging them in training, Arteta said: "At the beginning, they responded immediately, kick him! That was the first one. And Max, to be fair, he was excellent. He stood up and got into the next one. And now everybody loves him. You just want to hug him, help him. He's such a nice boy as well, and he's very much liked by everybody here."
'Worst possible timing for Madueke from a personal perspective'published at 15:02 BST 23 September
15:02 BST 23 September
Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent
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The timing is unfortunate for Noni Madueke.
His Arsenal career has got off to a very promising start, while his England performances are going from strength to strength.
So with that in mind, the knee issue that will keep him sidelined for up to eight weeks comes at the worst possible time for Madueke from a personal perspective.
His signing from Chelsea was met with derision from sections of the Arsenal fanbase, but the attacker has quickly won those doubters over.
Of course, it is a blow for Mikel Arteta, too. Madueke has been a regular in his team so far this season.
That said, Bukayo Saka's return from a hamstring injury lessens the damage caused by Madueke's injury.
And with a myriad of attacking options - including Gabriel Martinelli, Eberechi Eze, Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard - at Arteta's disposal, the Gunners can cope without Madueke.
Not that that makes it any easier to swallow for Madueke.
Eze can get Arsenal out of first gearpublished at 12:44 BST 23 September
12:44 BST 23 September
Laura Kirk-Francis Fan writer
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While Gabriel Martinelli's finish in the 94th minute on Sunday has rightly grabbed the headlines, it was another Arsenal player who provided the key to unlock a resilient Manchester City defence.
Having signed for the Gunners back in August, Eberechi Eze has now made four appearances for the club. Absurd as it may seem, we can now make our first assessments on his Arsenal career to date.
During the first half of Sunday's game, Arsenal toiled. It was a worrying throwback to the football that saw them drift out of the title race last season. Many fans have been quick to lament the return of the 'horseshoe' passing structure, whereby Arsenal simply move the ball around the edge of the box in a half-circle without ever truly troubling the opposition.
Enter Eze. His assist to Martinelli is exactly what fans have been craving. Direct, creative, and accurate, it immediately unleashed the Brazilian who finished sublimely over City's Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Up till now, Mikel Arteta has seemed reluctant to start Eze in a central role, again preferring the midfield of Mikel Merino, Declan Rice, and Martin Zubimendi. Two of those three were present last season, and it seems that bad habits do die hard.
Many fans on social media have spoken about a need for Arteta to 'release the handbrake'. Merino is slowly becoming a symbol of Arteta's cautious approach in big games when fans are crying out for a more attacking line-up.
Giving Eze the chance to play in the middle from the start could be one way of not only releasing that handbrake, but finally getting Arsenal out of the first gear they seem to keep getting stuck in.
