Arsenal vs Newcastle: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

The Geordies return to the Emirates for the first time since the League Cup semi-final first leg

Newcastle will relive their League Cup semi-final glory on Sunday as they visit Arsenal, with both sides able to confirm their place in next season’s Champions League.

Three points could also confirm their European qualification should Chelsea and Aston Villa both lose their respective ties, sending the Geordies back to the Champions League for the first time since 2023-24.

The same is true for the hosts, though, who could tie down a shot at European redemption with a win at home. It is no secret that a European title is Arsenal’s North Star, and they will hope for a prompt return to the competition after being knocked out in the semi-final by Paris Saint-Germain.

The Gunners will also be boosted by the returns of Kai Havertz and Declan Rice. Both men took part in full training ahead of the match and could feature in what will be Arsenal’s final home match of the campaign.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Newcastle is scheduled for a 4:30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm ahead of a 4:30pm kick-off.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights at full time with Match of the Day 2 broadcasting on BBC One at 10:30pm.

Arsenal vs Newcastle team news

Arsenal received a huge injury boost in the build-up to the Newcastle clash as both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz returned from their respective injuries.

Rice missed last week’s draw at Liverpool with a hip issue, but Havertz’s absence has been far more protracted. He underwent hamstring surgery in February and was expected to be out through the end of the season, but has recovered quicker than expected and is available for selection again.

Leandro Trossard is a doubt as the Belgian has been dealing with a hamstring niggle, and jack-of-all-trades Mikel Merino will miss out through suspension after being shown two yellow cards against Liverpool. Also set to miss out are the long-term absentees Gabriel Maghalaes, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Gabriel Jesus.

Sven Botman is a doubt for Newcastle after he was hooked at halftime in last weekend’s home win over Chelsea with what Eddie Howe described as a minor knee issue.

Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier are set to miss out with minor injuries, though Brazilian midfielder Joelinton could return. He faces a late fitness test as he returns from a knee injury. Matt Targett (hamstring) and Lewis Hall (ankle) are both through the end of the season.

Regardless of the result, this match will be required viewing for any football fan given its implications for the top-five race. Newcastle are arguably on better form, having beaten Chelsea last time out, barely breaking a sweat as they did so, whereas the Gunners were frustrated on Merseyside.

Declan Rice and Thomas Partey will have their hands full in midfield, facing up to the imposing physical combination of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, who will likely continue to run the show despite being without their third musketeer, Joelinton. One also wonders whether Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ben White can match Tino Livramento and Jacob Murphy, whose contributions are key to Howe’s tactical setup.

Newcastle to win, 2-0

Head to head (h2h) history and results

The Magpies currently hold the bragging rights in this tie, having won the reverse league fixture in November and knocked Arsenal out of the League Cup semi-finals, winning 4-0 over two legs.

Arsenal wins: 81

Newcastle wins: 69

Draws: 38

Arsenal vs Newcastle match odds

Arsenal to win: 5/6

Newcastle to win: 5/2

Draw: 15/8

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).