Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Graham Scott
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Arsenal FC | Newcastle United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #19 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
18%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts). Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Emirates Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Newcastle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Arsenal FC in their trying to find a way past Newcastle United FC's compact .
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Arsenal FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Arsenal FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newcastle United FC backline.
- 40' Newcastle United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Callum Wilson, as he is very good at scoring at Emirates Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' What composure from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! The Gabon international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' GOAL! Bukayo Saka fires home to make it 2-0!
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Bruce will be considering his options from the bench.
- 67' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Thomas Partey is replaced by Mohamed El Neny.
- 69' Andy Carroll makes way for Jacob Murphy at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
- 74' Jamaal Lascelles has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 77' A goal from the Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! He fires home on 77 to make it 3-0!
- 78' The Newcastle United FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Longstaff is withdrawn and Jeff Hendrick gets his opportunity.
- 79' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is replaced by Willian.
- 82' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Martinelli comes on to replace Emile Smith Rowe.
- 87' Another substitution for Newcastle United FC to replace Miguel Almiron by Elliot Anderson on 87 minute.
- It finishes all square. Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 34
- 16
- 9
- 14
-
32
Emile Smith Rowe ↓ Martinelli 82'
- 23
- 17
-
18
Thomas Partey ↓ Mohamed El Neny 67'
- 3
- 7
Bench
-
25
Mohamed El Neny ↑ 67'
- 2
- 30
-
12
Willian ↑ 79'
- 19
- 6
- 13
- 28
-
35
Martinelli ↑ 82'
Coach
Arteta
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 26
- 6
- 2
- 8
-
7
Andy Carroll ↓ Jacob Murphy 69'
- 15
- 17
- 9
- 24
- 4
Bench
-
16
Jeff Hendrick ↑ 78'
- 36
- 1
- 14
- 22
- 19
- 11
-
23
Jacob Murphy ↑ 69'
-
57
Elliot Anderson ↑ 87'
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Arsenal FC Form
Newcastle United FC Form
2021-01-18
Arsenal FC
3–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Newcastle United FC
L
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 1.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 2.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
40%
Arsenal FC or Newcastle United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.7%
1 – 0
26%
2 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
4.8%
3 – 1
2%
4 – 0
1.5%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | Newcastle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 31% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 7% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

