Newcastle United are hosting Arsenal in a bottom-half clash at St James’ Park as the Magpies look to all-but secure their status in next season’s Premier League. Follow Fulham’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday, Newcastle now need just four points from their remaining five games to guarantee safety, although that assumes Fulham win all of their remaining games which will be a tall order. Victory today would surely be enough for Steve Bruce’s side.
The Gunners have little to play for in the league after slipping down to 11th in the table following Aston Villa’s win at Everton last night. Even Europa League qualification looks out of Mikel Arteta’s team’s reach at this stage and so with the focus on winning that competition – a second leg of the semi-final against Villarreal is to come this week – Newcastle may be able to take advantage of a team with half an eye elsewhere.
Follow all the action from the game at St James’ Park below.
Read more:
