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Newcastle United host Arsenal in the Premier League today, with the Gunners hoping to put pressure on Liverpool after the league leaders suffered their first loss of the season at Crystal Palace yesterda.

Arsenal began the weekend five points behind the champions, and though it is early in the season the Gunners are already facing questions over their title credentials after last week’s draw to Manchester City.

Newcastle have had a mixed start to the season – with the Magpies sitting in 13th with just six points from five games so far – though they have not lost at home to Mikel Arteta’s side since May 2023.

'It's going to be physical' - Arteta on team selection

Here’s what Mikel Arteta has to say on his squad selection for today’s clash: “William Saliba is recovering from an ankle injury he's trying to resolve. We have to manage the squad.

“Martin Odegaard is very keen. He's trained the last two days. He's desperate to get on the pitch.

“These stadiums and these moments make your team. Those challenges make a better team.

“It's going to be physical.”

Flo Clifford28 September 2025 16:00

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