Newcastle United v Arsenal team news: Eddie Howe’s predicted starting XI as a number of changes are expected for Premier League clash.
Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Sunday when they go in search of their second league win of the season against Arsenal. Eddie Howe’s side were victorious on Wednesday night against Bradford City in the Carabao Cup but will be desperate to follow that victory up with just their second league win of the season.
Howe made seven changes in midweek, including reverting back to his tried-and-tested 4-3-3 formation. However, a change could be on the cards this weekend when they host an Arsenal side that they defeated three times in all competitions last season.
Howe deployed a back-five formation to great success against Mikel Arteta’s side last season, defeating them 4-0 over two-legs in the Carabao Cup semi-finals which included a 2-0 win in the last meeting between these two sides on Tyneside.
Arsenal, though, were victorious the last time they faced the Magpies back in May when they won 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium courtesy of a Declan Rice strike.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Howe could name for his side’s clash with Arsenal at St James’ Park. Do you agree with our picks? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.
Newcastle United predicted XI v Arsenal
Nick Pope
Didn’t play in midweek but has kept four clean sheets in five Premier League matches so far this season.
Kieran Trippier
Trippier’s experience may just give him the edge over his positional rivals against Arsenal.
Malick Thiaw
Played the full 90 minutes against Bradford City and looked composed throughout. With Fabian Schar still out, he has another golden opportunity to impress again.
Sven Botman
Botman was superb in this role against the Gunners in the Carabao Cup last season. A similar performance will be very welcome this weekend
Dan Burn
Was rested in midweek after playing in every game this season leading up to that. Will need to be physical against Viktor Gyokeres.
Tino Livramento
Livramento will need to be at his best to repel the threats of Bukayo Saka, but the former Southampton man has shown he has the capabilities to do just that.
Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes enjoyed a rest last weekend and will be back to lead his team out at St James’ Park. He loves a game against Arsenal.
Sandro Tonali
Tonali will want to deliver a typical all energy performance against the Gunners. The Italian played a crucial role in their two Carabao Cup wins over the Gunners last season.
Jacob Murphy
Murphy has been an assist machine in the last twelve months or so and will want to register another this weekend after being rested against Bradford.
Nick Woltemade
Woltemade has shown promise in his link up play but was isolated last weekend. He will be desperate to have more support around him on Sunday.
Anthony Gordon
Gordon enjoyed a very solid match in midweek but will be disappointed not to get on the scoresheet. He has netted previously in this fixture, including in February’s Carabao Cup semi-final.
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