Arsenal v Newcastle United will kick off at 12:30 on Saturday 27th November in the Emirates Stadium. Referee Stuart Atwell will take charge of the tie.

Mikel Arteta’s ten-game unbeaten spell came to an end last week after they were beaten 4-0 by Liverpool. The Gunners were outclassed throughout the field but Aaron Ramsdale still managed to have a strong game between the sticks.

The London Reds will want to forget about that match and move onto this week’s fixture as quickly as possible. They currently sit in fifth place in the league, three points off West Ham in front of them. A win will be crucial for Arsenal this weekend in their fight for European football next year.

Newcastle, on the other hand, might not be playing Premier League football next year. They dwell on the bottom of the table, five points from safety. They are the only team left without a victory this season but they have claimed three draws in their last four matches.

In brighter news, the Magpie’s new manager Eddie Howe will be in the dugout for them tomorrow. Their next three games will be vital for them to pick up points before they go into a tough run of matches.

This has been a long and one-sided fixture over the last decade. In recent history, these two teams have played each other 22 times with the Gunners winning on a whopping 18 occasions. Two games have ended in draws while Newcastle were victorious twice, most recently in 2018.

Another worrying stat for the Magpies is that they have lost and failed to score in the last six games of this matchup. They played in May in which Arsenal were 2-0 winners away from home.

Arsenal have picked up more Premier League points than Liverpool in 2021 pic.twitter.com/LulF7bDKl1

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) November 19, 2021

Arsenal v Newcastle United Probable Starting Teams

Arsenal

Formation

4-2-3-1

Probable Starting 11

Ramsdale (GK), Tierney, Gabriel, White, Tomiyasu, Lokonga, Partey, Saka, Odegaard, Aubameyang, Lacazette.

Injuries / Suspensions

Xhaka (Knee), Kolasinac (Ankle)

Newcastle United

Formation

3-4-3

Probable Starting 11

Darlow (GK), Clark, Lascelles, Krafth, Ritchie, Shelvey, Willock, Murphy, Saint-Maximin, Wilson, Joelinton.

Injuries / Suspensions

Schar (Hamstring), Dummett (Calf)

#NUFC can confirm that Eddie Howe will be in the dugout for tomorrow's game at the Emirates Stadium after returning a negative Covid test this morning. pic.twitter.com/BxdTVMdJtN

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 26, 2021

Arsenal v Newcastle United Match Betting

Arsenal to win: 4/9

Draw: 7/2

Newcastle United to win: 11/2

Score Prediction

A European hopeful against a team struggling to survive, there is basically only one way this game can go. It would be hard to see this Newcastle side pulling a shock away from home against an Arsenal side looking to claim three easy points.

Expect this game to end 3-0 to Arsenal.

An electrifying display from Thierry Henry 18 years ago today! @Arsenal | #UCL pic.twitter.com/GiHygIxFGu

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 25, 2021

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Newcastle v Chelsea will kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 30th October in St James’ Park. Referee Paul Tierney will take charge of the tie.

Newcastle is well and truly under new ownership but they are still yet to grab their first victory of the season. They currently sit in 19th place on four points which is three away from getting out of the relegation zone.

Last weekend they completed a comeback draw away against Crystal Palace after an outstanding Callum Wilson bicycle kick. More flair and creativity will be needed to secure any points tomorrow.

Chelsea is still flying high on top of the Premier League table, now unbeaten in five games in all competitions. They are only one point ahead of their closest competitors, Liverpool so a victory is still very essential.

Injuries are the main problem for the team as their captain Cesar Azpilicueta and strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner will most likely miss the game with knocks.

The Blues are still in good form after winning their cup tie against Southampton again with a penalty shootout.

This fixture has been surprisingly close in the last ten years. Over 22 matches, Chelsea has won 12 while Newcastle has managed seven victories, and three games ending in draws.

Last season, the Blues were the dominant force winning both fixtures, home and away, 2-0.

ESPN journalist @JamesOlley:

"Chelsea and Newcastle are among a number of clubs interested in signing Eden Hazard in January."

Do you want to see Eden Hazard back at the bridge? pic.twitter.com/VBq9Pj6uUJ

— Si & Dan Talk Chelsea (@SiandDanTalkCFC) October 28, 2021

Newcastle v Chelsea Probable Starting Teams

Newcastle

Formation

5-3-2

Probable Starting 11

Darlow (GK), Ritchie, Clark, Lascelles, Schar, Manquillo, Willock, Longstaff, Almiron, Saint-Maximim, Wilson

Injuries / Suspensions

Dubravka (Foot), Dummett (Calf)

Chelsea

Formation

3-4-2-1

Probable Starting 11

Mendy (GK), Chalobah, Silva, Rudiger, Chilwell, Jorginho, Kovacic, James, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Havertz.

Injuries / Suspensions

Christensen (Toothache), Azpilicueta (Shoulder), Pulisic (Ankle), Kanté (Muscle injury), Lukaku (Sprained ankle), Loftus-Cheek (Hip), Werner (Hamstring)

@CallumWilson so far this season…

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 5
𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: 4 pic.twitter.com/W5XOqDfZs4

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 23, 2021

Newcastle v Chelsea Match Betting

Newcastle to win: 15/2

Draw: 15/4

Chelsea to win: 1/3

Score Prediction

Newcastle’s newfound money and impending transfer rumors will not help them in this fixture on Saturday. Tuchel’s men should have enough strength and depth to secure a comfortable victory this weekend even without their two starting strikers.

Expect the game to end 4-1 to Chelsea.

Papiss Cisse Chelsea. Enough said.#GoalOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/b61VAwDX9W

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 29, 2021

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Crystal Palace and Newcastle United will go head-to-head on the Gameweek 9 of the 2021/2022 Premier League season.

This game will be an interesting game for both teams. The last time these two sides met was last February where Palace came out 1-2 victors at St James’s Park. With both Palace and Newcastle gaining a win over each other in the 2020/2021 season.

Crystal Palace Retrospective

Palace currently sits 14th, with 1 win, 2 losses and 5 draws. 8 points from a possible 21 were to be expected after a change of manager, especially from a manager like Patrick Vieira.

In their last game, Palace played brilliantly against London rivals Arsenal, coming from behind to lead 1-2, only to concede in the last minute of injury-time to an Alexandre Lacazette equalizer.

Newcastle United Retrospective

After their massive Saudi led takeover, Newcastle lost their first game under new ownership after a 2-3 home loss to Tottenham on Sunday.

Since then Steve Bruce has been sacked and the club will be led on an interim basis.

The club currently sits second from bottom in 19th position. Winless after eight league games, with 3 draws and 5 losses so far.

Date, kick-off time and venue

This game between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United will kick off at 3 pm BST (British Summer Time) on Saturday, 23 October 2021, at Selhurst Park.

Where to watch Crystal Palace v Newcastle United

The game will not be televised live on any UK platforms.

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United team news

For Palace, Nathan Ferguson is out with a shin injury with no return day. While Eberechi Eze is suffering from lower leg problems and will be ruled out long-term.

Wilfried Zaha could make an appearance after suffering a small knock.

Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will miss the game from suspension after picking up two yellow cards against Tottenham.

Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is out with a foot injury, while Paul Dummett (Calf) and Freddie Woodman (Muscular) are out with no return date.

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United prediction

Palace will be more than up for this game after squabbling away a crucial 3 points in their last game against Arsenal.

While Newcastle’s preparations will surely be all over the place after Steve Bruce’s dismissal.

I can only see a Palace win here.

Prediction: 3-1 Crystal Palace.

Predicted Line-Up

Crystal Palace Predicted XI – (4-3-3)

V. Guaita, J. Ward, J. Andresen, M. Guehi, T. Mitchell, C. Kouyaté, J. McArthur, J. Ayew, O. Edward, Conor Gallagher, C. Benteke.

Newcastle United Predicted XI – (4-1-4-1)

K. Darlow, J. Manquillo, J. Lascelles, C. Clark, M. Ritchie, I. Hayden, A. Saint-Maximin, J. Willock, S. Longstaff, R. Fraser, C. Wilson

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United – Preview, Lineups, Betting, TV Coverage

Betting Odds

Crystal Palace To Win: 10/11

Draw: 5/2

Newcastle United To Win: 14/5

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The final Premier League game of 2020 took place tonight after what was a strange, unprecedented year. Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool befittingly took to the stage as they faced Newcastle in St. James’ Park.

Liverpool had the chance to go 5 points clear – momentarily – of their nearest rivals, Manchester United, with a win tonight. Newcastle, on the other hand, could create some distance between themselves and the relegation zone.

Liverpool suffered a shock draw to West Brom last time out. Tonight would be a similar story as the Reds were unable to penetrate a formidable Newcastle defence. The match finished 0-0, but there was no lack of entertainment on display.

FIRST HALF

After a period of both teams settling into the match, Newcastle had the first real opportunity just past the 11-minute mark. Callum Wilson skinned Nathaniel Phillips and continued his run into the Liverpool box before shooting from an acute angle. His shot, though, was blocked by Fabinho and went out for a corner.

Callum Wilson was then involved in another good opportunity for Newcastle. He played in DeAndre Yedlin after good build up in the final third but the American full back scuffed his shot to the relief of Liverpool.

Liverpool had an opportunity of their own in the 24^th minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold was highly involved throughout. He whipped a pinpoint crossfield ball out to Sadio Mane before the former found himself receiving the ball in the box, but his shot was tame and the keeper produced a straightforward save.

Mohamed Salah doesn’t miss too many but he missed the chance of the half in the 33^rd minute. He managed to stay onside and was played through in acres of space. He closed in on the keeper but his shot was brilliantly saved by the fingertips of Karl Darlow before going out for a corner.

Robert Firmino had a good chance in the dying embers of the first half. He met a cross into the box with his head but again Karl Darlow was at hand to keep the score level.

No further chances of note occurred in a first half that finished 0-0. Liverpool would have been disappointed going into the second half level with Newcastle. Their decisiveness and cutting edge in key moments let them down on more than one occasion.

SECOND HALF

The second half started in an end-to-end fashion with both teams attacking at will. As was the story of the match to that point, though, neither team was able to fashion quality chances.

Salah missed another great opportunity in the 65^th minute. He was played in by Roberto Firmino before taking a good touch inside the area to make space but his resulting shot placed wide of the post.

Just moments later, Firmino missed what was effectively an open goal as his header went wide from a corner.

Thiago made his long-awaited Liverpool return in the 72^nd minute. The accomplished midfielder has missed much of the season due to fitness issues, most recently a knee injury which kept him out for a number of weeks.

Irish international Ciaran Clark nearly made the breakthrough for Newcastle in the 78^th minute but was denied by a great Alisson save. He powered a header towards goal from an accurate free kick but Alisson did just enough to keep it out.

Moments later and Liverpool very nearly made the breakthrough themselves. Sadio Mane just needed a touch in the 6-yard-box to guide the ball into the net but Fabian Schar reacted quickest to avert the danger. It was a brilliant clearance by the Swiss international.

Karl Darlow was called into action again in the 87^th minute. He reacted brilliantly to a header as a result of a Liverpool corner. A scramble in the box then ensued but Liverpool were unable to make anything more of the situation.

The match finished 0-0 after an impressive Newcastle performance. Liverpool’s draw means they are now 3 points ahead of Manchester United in 2^nd, but the Red Devils have a game in hand and could draw level on points with a win against Aston Villa on Friday.

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