ยท 18 May 2025, 15:21
**Newcastle United take on Arsenal at The Emirates Stadium today with a 4:30pm kick-off live on Sky Sports.**
The Magpies are looking to make it four wins in four games against the Gunners this season, with second place in the Premier League their prize for doing so.
If Newcastle conquer the Gunners today, they will be all but confirmed as a Champions League side unless Everton beat them next week and Aston Villa win 20-0 against Manchester United at Old Trafford (it's not impossible, Man United are _that_ bad).
The big shock in the starting lineup is that there is no place in the squad for Alexander Isak which is a huge worry for the remainder of the season.
Not as far away as expected
Alexander Isak misses out with a groin injury
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Although Isak is missing, replaced by Callum Wilson, the other big talking point will be the inclusion of Sven Botman,
Sven Botman was ruled out for the season just a few days ago, and now the Dutch defender has been passed fit to start.
Anthony Gordon loves a goal against Arsenal, so hopefully he can make up for the missing Isak.
Declan Rice starts for Arsenal
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The inclusion of Botman and Joelinton will no doubt be a huge boost to the team ahead of kick-off.
Mikel Arteta has named as strong a side as possible with Declan Rice fit to start, while Kai Havertz has to make do with a place on the bench.
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