Arsenal face Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in a Premier League six-pointer. The Gunners, currently second in the league table, are aiming for a strong finish to their 2024/25 season, having narrowly missed out on the title to Liverpool in late April.
Mikel Arteta's squad have been hot on the heels of the Reds for most of the season, hoping to secure their first title in over two decades. However, it wasn't to be for the north London side - as Liverpool clinched the league with four matches remaining after a 5-1 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur. The best Arsenal can now hope for is a second-place finish, with fixtures against a competitive Newcastle and a relegated Southampton left to confirm their position as runners-up.
Yet, if their recent form is anything to go by, they could find themselves struggling against Eddie Howe's team on home turf. May began on a sour note for Arsenal with a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, followed by a disappointing exit from the Champions League after a 3-1 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
A 2-2 stalemate against Liverpool with only ten men also posed challenges for Arteta, who will be without key player Mikel Merino for Sunday's match due to the midfielder receiving two yellow cards at Anfield. Newcastle United, on the other hand, have an opportunity to overtake Arsenal in the league table with a victory on their travels, as they currently lag behind the Gunners by a mere two points.
In stark contrast, the Magpies are entering the match unbeaten in their last three games, having secured comfortable victories against Ipswich Town and Chelsea, whilst managing a draw against Brighton. Despite already securing a spot in next season's UEFA Conference League due to their League Cup final win over Liverpool in March, Newcastle will be aiming to secure a Champions League berth by finishing within the top five.
What time does Arsenal vs Newcastle United kick off?
Arsenal will welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday at 4.30pm. This match is just one of five fixtures scheduled throughout the day, including Everton vs Southampton, West Ham taking on Nottingham Forest, Brentford facing Fulham, and Leicester squaring off against Ipswich.
While the majority of Premier League matches are traditionally played on Saturdays, Crystal Palace's FA Cup final clash with Manchester City has resulted in fixtures being rescheduled to Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday respectively.
How to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle United?
For those unable to attend the match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal's face-off with Newcastle will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4.15pm onwards. The match can also be viewed via the Sky Sports app and NOW TV.
In addition, Sky Sports Premier League will also air West Ham's earlier match against Nottingham at the London Stadium, commencing at 2.15pm.
Radio coverage for Arsenal vs Newcastle United
For those without television access during the Arsenal vs Newcastle United match, live commentary will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live. Steve Crossman will host the pre-match build-up from 4.15pm, with play-by-play coverage starting at kick-off.