Arsenal host Newcastle on Monday night in the Premier League with the Gunners looking to climb into the top half of the table and Newcastle hoping to drag themselves away from a relegation battle.
Mikel Arteta’s men have recovered from a sticky patch and are now unbeaten in five games, but there is still a long way to go, as their turgid goalless draw with Crystal Palace last time out proved.
However, they will see this as an opportunity to get back to winning ways agaisnt a Newcastle team that have been absolutely woeful of late.
Steve Bruce’s side have gone eight games without a victory and scored just four goals in that time.
They picked up a surprise draw with Liverpool in that run, but also handed Sheffield United their only Premier League of the season in their last outing.
The Magpies did also take the Gunners into extra time in the third round of the FA Cup earlier this month, but Arsenal eventually came away with a 2-0 win.
When is Arsenal vs Newcastle?
The match kicks-off at 8pm on Monday 18 January at the Emirates.
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Newcastle on and is there a live stream?
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will be showing the game live with coverage starting at 7pm.
Subscribers can stream the action on Sky Go or on the Sky Sports app.
Arsenal vs Newcastle team news
Arsenal are without Pablo Mari at the back, but Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Martinelli will be available after injury.
Newcastle are still missing Allan Saint-Maximin, while Ryan Fraser is suspended.
Jamal Lascelles, Jamal Lewis, Jonjo Shelvey and Federico Fernandez should all be available, though.
Arsenal vs Newcastle odds
2/5 Arsenal
15/4 Draw
8/1 Newcastle
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Arsenal vs Newcastle head-to-head in last five meetings
09 Jan 2021: Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle – FA Cup
16 Feb 2020: Arsenal 4-0 Newcastle – Premier League
11 Aug 2019: Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal – Premier League
01 Apr 2019: Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle – Premier League
15 Sep 2018: Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal – Premier League
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