<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>Follow Arsenal vs Newcastle live match here:</h2>
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<p>For the Gunners, it is a must-win fixture — nothing less will do as they look to reclaim top spot from Manchester City in one of the tightest title races English football has seen in years.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”2623″ height=”1749″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/UzpboIOGBAPG4OQQ4OZ3OJiI6N4=/2623×1749/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076369435.jpg” alt=”Rayan Cherki scores to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal” class=”wp-image-912381″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Rayan Cherki. Copyright: ImagoxConorxMolloy</figcaption></figure>
<p>Mikel Arteta’s side arrive at this game level on points with the Citizens but trailing on goals scored, following back-to-back league defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”3792″ height=”2530″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/NlChqlGzzoGdpSdYs-3K-zU4Irs=/3792×2530/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076363395.jpg” alt=”Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans” class=”wp-image-912374″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans. Copyright: Imago</figcaption></figure>
<p>The window to keep their title dream alive is narrowing fast, and the Emirates crowd will demand an immediate response.</p>
<p>Newcastle, meanwhile, arrive in London in a state of crisis. Four consecutive defeats, a devastating Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona and a growing injury list have left Eddie Howe’s side languishing in 14th place, their early-season ambitions long forgotten.</p>
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<p>There is also a fascinating Nigerian subplot to monitor throughout the evening. Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze — all of Nigerian heritage — line up for Arsenal, while Newcastle’s William Osula, currently linked with a potential Super Eagles switch, leads the Magpies’ attack.</p>
<p><a href=”https://x.com/Arsenal/status/2047933773447401654?s=20″ data-type=”link” data-id=”https://x.com/Arsenal/status/2047933773447401654?s=20″>Kick-off is at 17:30 WAT</a>. Follow all the action right here.</p>
