Arsenal vs Newcastle live: Eze, scores and minute-by-minute updates

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Arsenal and Newcastle United meet at the Emirates Stadium this Saturday evening in a Premier League clash that carries vastly different weight for both sides, Afrik Foot reports.

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For the Gunners, it is a must-win fixture — nothing less will do as they look to reclaim top spot from Manchester City in one of the tightest title races English football has seen in years.

Rayan Cherki scores to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal
Rayan Cherki. Copyright: ImagoxConorxMolloy

Mikel Arteta’s side arrive at this game level on points with the Citizens but trailing on goals scored, following back-to-back league defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans
Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans. Copyright: Imago

The window to keep their title dream alive is narrowing fast, and the Emirates crowd will demand an immediate response.

Newcastle, meanwhile, arrive in London in a state of crisis. Four consecutive defeats, a devastating Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona and a growing injury list have left Eddie Howe’s side languishing in 14th place, their early-season ambitions long forgotten.

Arsenal star Eberechi Eze
Arsenal star Eberechi Eze. Copyright: xVisionhausxImago

There is also a fascinating Nigerian subplot to monitor throughout the evening. Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze — all of Nigerian heritage — line up for Arsenal, while Newcastle’s William Osula, currently linked with a potential Super Eagles switch, leads the Magpies’ attack.

Kick-off is at 17:30 WAT. Follow all the action right here.

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Ayomide Oguntimehin

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Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng & Afrik Foot. Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, Topmercato, and Milan News24, among others. He holds a master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X: @ayo_oguntimehin.