Arsenal travel to St. James' Park on Saturday 21 November to face Newcastle United, aiming to protect their five-point lead at the Premier League summit. The match kicks off at 17:30 local time on November 21.
Mikel Arteta's side are in formidable form, having won their last three league games without conceding a goal. Their most recent victory was a 1-0 home win over Hull City last Saturday, secured by a 72nd-minute strike from captain Martin Odegaard. That result kept them clear at the top with 27 points from 10 games, a record of nine wins and just one defeat. Their five-point cushion over second-placed Brighton provides a welcome buffer as they head into this fixture.
Newcastle, currently 12th in the table, have found results harder to come by. Their last outing was a 1-1 draw at Fulham on November 7, part of a run where they have won just one of their last five matches across all competitions.
Arsenal's confidence is also buoyed by a strong Champions League performance last week, a 2-1 away win at Slavia Praha. Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres were on the scoresheet in that match, adding to the attacking options alongside Havertz, who leads the club's scoring charts this season with three goals. The team's overall form across their last five matches in all competitions reads four wins and one draw.
The Gunners' recent defensive solidity has been a cornerstone of their success. They have conceded only five league goals all season, the best record in the division. This resilience will be tested by a Newcastle attack that includes the likes of Barnes and Wout Weghorst. Arsenal's league form is flawless over the last five games, with five wins from five.
Arteta is expected to field a strong side, with the lineup that defeated Hull City likely providing a template. That team featured David Raya in goal behind a back four of Timber, Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, and Calafiori, with Bruno Guimarães and Rice anchoring midfield.
