The Emirates Stadium will be a mixed bag of emotions on Saturday evening as Arsenal host Newcastle United for a Premier League clash. Kickoff is at 8 PM UTC, and the atmosphere promises to be a blend of frustration and hope, with Arsenal aiming to bounce back from a Champions League heartbreak and Newcastle looking to build on their late-goal heroics.
The Gunners, nicknamed the North Londoners, are still reeling from a last-minute defeat to Porto in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16. Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard will be key figures as they seek to shake off the disappointment and return to winning ways. The home crowd will be their crucial support system, hoping to lift their spirits and inspire a strong performance.
Newcastle United, nicknamed the Magpies, head into the match on a high after rescuing a point against Bournemouth with a dramatic late goal. Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almirón will be their attacking threats, and they'll be aiming to capitalize on any lingering negativity around Arsenal and snatch a victory at the Emirates.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Arsenal: Raya. White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior. Odegaard, Rice, Jorginho. Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Newcastle: Dubravka. Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn. Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley. Almiron, Gordon, Barnes
Event details
NAME: Arsenal - Newcastle United
DATE: 24 Feb 2024
TIME: 20:00 UTC
VENUE: Emirates Stadium, London, England