Thursday , 2 July 2026

Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Arsenal FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Newcastle United FC
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 17:30 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Y 9' Jamaal Lascelles
Y 26' Andy Carroll
Cedric 45' Y
Y 90' Ciaran Clark
Emile Smith Rowe 90' R
Emile Smith Rowe 90' Y
Y 90' Isaac Hayden

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC — FA Cup at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dan Cook
  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee

Head-to-Head

13
1
3
Arsenal FC 17 games · Avg 2.1 goals Newcastle United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-09 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC 2020-02-16 Arsenal FC 4–0 Newcastle United FC 2019-08-11 Newcastle United FC 0–1 Arsenal FC 2019-04-01 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC 2018-09-15 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Newcastle United FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC A 4–0 W
29 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–0 W
26 Dec Chelsea FC H 3–1 W
19 Dec Everton FC A 1–2 L
16 Dec Southampton FC H 1–1 D
Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Arsenal FC A 0–2 L
03 Jan Leicester City FC H 1–2 L
30 Dec Liverpool FC H 0–0 D
26 Dec Manchester City FC A 0–2 L
19 Dec Fulham FC H 1–1 D
16 Dec Leeds United FC A 2–5 L

Key Stats

18% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Arsenal FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Arsenal FC
Martinelli 4 G 1 A
Newcastle United FC
Harvey Barnes 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC get this one started.
  • 5' Newcastle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 9' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jamaal Lascelles on 9 minutes.
  • 14' Arsenal FC is showing some good football. However, Arsenal FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Bruce might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 24' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 26' It’s a booking for Newcastle United FC player. Andy Carroll gets a Yellow card.
  • 31' It’s high time Steve Bruce made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 41' Newcastle United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Arsenal FC player. Cedric gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' Another change for Newcastle United FC made on 46 minute. Jamaal Lascelles leaves to be changed by Matt Ritchie.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' Arsenal FC make a change. Reiss Nelson trudges off to be replaced by Emile Smith Rowe on 56 minutes.
  • 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 66' Arsenal FC make a change. Joe Willock trudges off to be replaced by Granit Xhaka on 66 minutes.
  • 68' Newcastle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Murphy is hanging Emil Krafth on the field on 68 minute.
  • 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 78' Newcastle United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Newcastle United FC! DeAndre Yedlin comes on to replace Miguel Almiron.
  • 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Newcastle United FC player. Ciaran Clark gets a Yellow card.
  • Full Time. Arsenal FC beats Newcastle United FC

Lineups

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

Newcastle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 6
Bukayo Saka 3
Alexandre Lacazette 2
Mesut Ozil 2
Declan Rice 1
Granit Xhaka 1
Bruno Guimaraes 1
Ciaran Clark 1

Head to Head

2021-01-09 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC 2020-02-16 Arsenal FC 4–0 Newcastle United FC 2019-08-11 Newcastle United FC 0–1 Arsenal FC 2019-04-01 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC 2018-09-15 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC Form

2021-01-09 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC W 2021-01-02 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–4 Arsenal FC W 2020-12-29 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0–1 Arsenal FC W 2020-12-26 Arsenal FC 3–1 Chelsea FC W 2020-12-19 Everton FC 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2020-12-16 Arsenal FC 1–1 Southampton FC D

Newcastle United FC Form

2021-01-09 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC L 2021-01-03 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Leicester City FC L 2020-12-30 Newcastle United FC 0–0 Liverpool FC D 2020-12-26 Manchester City FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC L 2020-12-19 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Fulham FC D 2020-12-16 Leeds United FC 5–2 Newcastle United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.85 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC65% Draw22% Newcastle United FC13%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
35%
Arsenal FC or Newcastle United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC43% Draw45% Newcastle United FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 20% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 25% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.