Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest score, what time does it start, TV channel, where can I watch it
Newcastle United will look for their first win of the season when they entertain Arsenal at St James’s Park on Saturday afternoon.
Rafa Benitez’s side have endured a difficult start to the season having faced three of the top six in Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City in their opening four games of the season with only one point on the board so far.
Their opponents have also endured a difficult start to the season having equally fallen foul of the fixture generator, with opening losses to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively under new boss Unai Emery.
You sense that Bournemouth may be a little disappointed to only win by two goals.
Ryan Fraser scored twice and Josh King netted from the spot in a dominant first half for the home side, which was the same story after the break. Wes Morgan's red card for a second yellow made things a little easier and Adam Smith made it four in the 81st minute.
An unlikely show of life from the visitors was on show when James Maddison and Marc Albrighton scored late goals 90 seconds apart.
Chelsea regrouped after an early scare to put four past newly promoted Cardiff City. Sol Bamba gave the visitors an unlikely lead, but then the Eden Hazard show got underway. He rounded off a hat trick from the spot and Willian added a fourth late on to continue Maurizio Sarri's winning start to Premier League.
It was a bit of a smash and grab job for Crystal Palace, who return to winning ways after three defeats. Wilfried Zaha scored the only goal of the game on his return to the side after recovering from an injury.
It was business as usual at Manchester City as they easily put three past Fulham, who came to play. Leroy Sane scored on his first Premier League start just two minutes into the match, David Silva made it two before half time and Raheem Sterling rounded off the scoring after the break.
What a save from Petr Cech. He'll be happy with his game after a difficult few games. Joselu gets a good header to the ball but Cech tips it over the bar.
Marcos Alonso gets forward and squares a ball to Willian on the edge of the box. With his first touch, he curls the ball into the top corner, it's a lovely finish.
81: It's poor from Sol Bamba, he lunges in on Willian and brings him down with a clumsy challenge. Eden Hazard has the chance to wrap up his hat trick and does so with a great penalty into the top corner.
Things are getting worse, and worse for Leicester who will be waiting for the final whistle. A ball into the box isn't cleared and Adam Smith is unmarked and fires in from close range.
Still no Salomon Rondon or Jonjo Shelvey for Newcastle, which makes absolutely no sense. Now would be a great time to bring the pair on and unleash havoc on the Arsenal defence.
69: Wes Morgan has been given his marching orders and Leicester are down to ten men. The Leicester stretched with his right foot, got the ball, but follow through on Adam Smith was deemed dangerous and receives a second yellow card.
65: Chelsea are looking for a third goal and Pedro looks the most likely to get it for Maurizio Sarri's side. He chests down a lovely ball from Eden Hazard and swivels to face goal and flashes a shot wide from close range.
62: How, oh how it this still 1-0 to Crystal Palace. Aaron Mooy hits the post with a volley from range and Wayne Hennessey saves well on the follow up to deny Hadergjonaj.
59: Arsenal really have the wind in their sails at the moment and go close to adding a third. A swift counter attack finds Pierre Emerik-Aubameyang, who flashes a shot wide.
Newcastle United vs Arsenal kicks off at 15:00 BST
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage will not be shown in the UK as the game falls in the football television blackout, but you can follow live coverage on the Independent. Highlights are available on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:20 BST.
It’s a big game for…
Alexandre Lacazette: The Frenchman grabbed his first goal of the season against Cardiff City in style in Arsenal’s last fixture and impressed alongside fellow striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Having scored against Newcastle in the same fixture last season, the former Lyon man will be looking to establish his place in the team with the Gunners now building up momentum after back-to-back wins.
Lacazette scored his first goal of the season against Cardiff City (PA)
Weird Stat
44: The number of crosses Newcastle United have made this season, which is a league low at this stage (despite scoring two of their three Premier League goals from crosses this season).
Player to watch…
DeAndre Yedlin: An unlikely goal scorer against Manchester City in the Magpies’ last outing, Yedlin is one of Newcastle’s most dangerous attacking threats despite his place as a right-back in the team.
With Arsenal’s distinct lack of pace down the left-hand side and the American’s lightning quick pace, Yedlin could be instrumental at both ends of the pitch in this tie.
Past three meetings…
Newcastle United 2 Arsenal 1, Premier League, April 2018
Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0, Premier League, December 2017
Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0, Premier League, January 2016
DeAndreYedlin is the player to watch (Getty Images)
Form guide:
Newcastle United: LDLL
Arsenal: LLWW
Odds…
Newcastle United to win: 3/1
Arsenal to win: 17/20
Draw: 27/10
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