Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the Arsenal vs Newcastle Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium. The home team has suffered disappointment in recent weeks, losing back-to-back Premier League games to Bournemouth and Manchester City. These defeats have seen the Gunners lose top spot in the league, and Mikel Arteta’s men will be desperate for three points. Newcastle themselves are not in great form, having lost three consecutive league games.
Premier League: Team News and Predicted Lineups for Arsenal vs Newcastle
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Last meeting: Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal (September 28, 2025).
Referee: Sam Barrott
Current odds: Arsenal 2/5, Newcastle 6/1, Draw 15/4.
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Arsenal Team News
During the pre-match press conference, Arteta was asked if there are any fresh injury concerns:
“Bukayo [Saka] probably is going to be in the squad, so good news,” said the Gunners boss.
On the availability of Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber, Arteta said:
“[Riccardo] probably in the squad as well. Jurrien not in the squad.”
When asked how Saka has been this week, Arteta said: “We have given him some time because there was a moment that he was struggling to sustain the performances because he wasn’t comfortable at all and we’ve done that so he had the right treatment, the right space. He had some time as well for himself and now it’s the most important part of the season and he’s back with us.”
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Newcastle Team News
During his presser, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe discussed the availability of Tino Livramento, who was injured against Bournemouth last Saturday:
“He went for a scan initially, we don’t think it’s a bad injury. Wait and see whether he’ll play again this season but he will have another scan at the weekend to determine the full extent of his time out.”
“very level-headed and stable mentally” but has had a “frustrating season, which is the life of a footballer,” added Howe.
Discussing Anthony Gordon’s availability, the Geordies boss said:
“He won’t make the game, hasn’t trained this week. Not a serious injury but not in time for this game, hopefully the next one.”
Howe also spoke on Bruno Guimaraes: “(He) has had a full week of training and he has trained really well. He’s such an important player for us on so many levels that of course we are keen to get him on the pitch as soon as possible.”
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Raya
White
Saliba
Gabriel
Hincapie
Zubimendi
Rice
Madueke
Havertz
Eze
Gyokeres
Newcastle Predicted Lineup
Ramsdale
Trippier
Thiaw
Botman
Hall
Tonali
Miley
Guimaraes
Murphy
Barnes
Osula
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IMAGO / Paul Marriott
