Arsenal vs Newcastle Prediction: Battle for Champions League Tickets

Instead of rejoicing over the comeback to draw 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield, Mikel Arteta angrily criticised Arsenal's lacklustre first-half performance, which allowed Gakpo and Luis Diaz to score.

The Spaniard focused on the negatives rather than the positives for the Gunners. It was understandable, given that Arsenal had just been eliminated from the Champions League and had failed to win their last five matches in all competitions.

www_arsenal_com martinelli newcastle_1_pu4s1mb3 (1).jpg — Arsenal are having problems with form - Photo: AFC

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The Gunners continue their "empty-handed" season, despite their great efforts. Now the ultimate goal is to win a ticket to the C1 Cup next season, as they are in a superior position compared to other competitors.

Hosting Newcastle at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal faced an ironic reality, not being able to enjoy the full joy of the last 4 home matches, including 2 consecutive defeats against Bournemouth and PSG.

The Magpies are also the Gunners' nemesis this season, as they have won all three encounters, including the two semi-finals of the English League Cup and the first leg of the Premier League.

If Newcastle maintain their good form against Arsenal, they will rise to 2nd place in the rankings, with a coveted Champions League spot.

Despite the absence of Joelinton, the "sen dam" pair Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes played extremely well, contributing greatly with goals against Chelsea in the previous round.

www_arsenal_com martinelli newcastle_1_pu4s1mb3.jpg — Newcastle beat the Gunners 3 times this season - Photo: AFC

The positive thing is that since the 2017/18 season, Newcastle have not lost their final away game of the season.

Mikel Arteta will have to deal with a series of injuries, leaving him without several key players, so a draw could be satisfactory for both teams.

Asian ratio: Arsenal handicap draw (0: 1/2) - TX: 2 3/4

Prediction: Draw 2-2

Force information

Arsenal : Joringho, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Tomiyasu, Trossard and Declan Rice are absent due to injury.

Newcastle: Targett, Trippier, Lewis Hall, Joelinton and Joe Willock are injured.

Expected lineup

Arsenal : Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Zinchenko; Saka, Martinelli, Nwaneri.

Newcastle: Pope; Krafth, Schar, Burn; Murphy, Tonali, Guimaraes, Livramento; Barnes, Gordon; Isak.

Match schedule
Round 37
05/17/2025 02:15:00	Chelsea - Manchester United
05/18/2025 18:00:00	Everton - Southampton
05/18/2025 20:15:00	West Ham - Nottingham Forest
05/18/2025 21:00:00	Leicester - Ipswich
05/18/2025 21:00:00	Brentford - Fulham
05/18/2025 22:30:00	Arsenal - Newcastle
05/20/2025 02:00:00	Brighton - Liverpool
05/21/2025 02:00:00	Crystal Palace - Wolves
05/21/2025 02:00:00	Manchester City - Bournemouth