Newcastle United hosts Arsenal today at St James’ Park in a decisive Premier League match that could directly impact the race at the top of the table. The Gunners are looking to stay within reach of the summit, while the Magpies aim to regain confidence at home after an inconsistent start.

Eddie Howe’s side welcomes back Anthony Gordon, who returns after serving a suspension and is expected to start in attack. However, Newcastle is still dealing with several key absences, including Fabian Schär, Yoane Wissa, and Jacob Ramsey, all sidelined with injuries. Despite these setbacks, the English manager trusts players like Nick Woltemade to step up and take on more responsibility in the final third.

On the other side, Arsenal also has injury concerns. Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Noni Madueke are unavailable, but Bukayo Saka has recovered from a muscle problem and is set to feature from the start. There is also anticipation around the potential return of Martin Ødegaard, although his availability is still uncertain.

Beyond the names on the pitch, this clash carries extra weight. Arsenal has failed to score in each of their last three visits to St James’ Park, a streak that puts pressure on Mikel Arteta’s men. For the London side, a win would keep them firmly in the title hunt, while Newcastle will rely on their home support to turn the stadium into a fortress and break their recent poor run in front of their fans.

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