Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Newcastle United FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Newcastle United FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Sun 2 May 2021 · 13:00 UTC St James' Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 20' Granit Xhaka
Miguel Almiron 31' Y
Federico Fernandez 62' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Newcastle United FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at St James' Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew Wilkes
  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee Daniel Robathan
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee Mike Dean

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Manchester City FC 5 15
2 Arsenal FC 5 12
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5 10
4 Brentford FC 5 9
5 Leeds United FC 5 9
6 Liverpool FC 5 9
7 Everton FC 5 9
8 Hull City AFC 5 8
9 Newcastle United FC 5 8
10 Chelsea FC 5 7
11 Ipswich Town FC 5 6
12 Manchester United FC 5 5
13 Nottingham Forest FC 5 5
14 Sunderland AFC 5 4
15 Crystal Palace FC 5 4
16 Aston Villa FC 5 4
17 AFC Bournemouth 5 3
18 Coventry City FC 5 3
19 Fulham FC 5 2
20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 5 2

Head-to-Head

3
1
13
Newcastle United FC 17 games · Avg 2.1 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Arsenal FC 2021-01-18 Arsenal FC 3–0 Newcastle United FC 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

Recent Form

Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 May Arsenal FC H 0–2 L
24 Apr Liverpool FC A 1–1 D
17 Apr West Ham United FC H 3–2 W
11 Apr Burnley FC A 2–1 W
04 Apr Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–2 D
20 Mar Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–3 L
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 May Newcastle United FC A 2–0 W
29 Apr Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
23 Apr Everton FC H 0–1 L
18 Apr Fulham FC H 1–1 D
15 Apr SK Slavia Praha A 4–0 W
11 Apr Sheffield United FC A 3–0 W

Season Stats

Newcastle United FC Arsenal FC
#9 Position #2
8 Points 12
5 Played 5
2 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 4 / 0 / 1
9 Scored 8
9 Conceded 4
+0 GD +4
1.60 PPG 2.40
40% Win % 80%

Key Stats

18% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
60% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Newcastle United FC are 9th (8 pts). Arsenal FC are 2nd (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Newcastle United FC
Joe Willock 2 G
Anthony Elanga 2 G
Yoane Wissa 1 G 1 A
Arsenal FC
Bukayo Saka 3 G
Martin Odegaard 2 G
Kai Havertz 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Newcastle United FC welcome Arsenal FC for this crunch clash at St James' Park.
  • 5' It’s high time Steve Bruce made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 6' What a moment for Mohamed El Neny! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 11' Newcastle United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Arsenal FC's shape.
  • 16' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Granit Xhaka.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hector Bellerin, as he is very good at scoring at St James' Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 31' A moment of madness from Miguel Almiron on 31 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United FC will be frustrated.
  • 36' Newcastle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 41' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 53' Arsenal FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Calum Chambers is hanging David Luiz on the field on 53 minute.
  • 58' Newcastle United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
  • 62' Poor challenge from Federico Fernandez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 66' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang adds to his 3 season tally! Arsenal FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 71' Granit Xhaka is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United FC so far.
  • 73' The whistle greets Miguel Almiron as he departs to be replaced by Joelinton.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is replaced by Nicolas Pepe.
  • 83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 84' Another substitution for Newcastle United FC to replace Ciaran Clark by Dwight Gayle on 84 minute.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Martin Odegaard is replaced by Thomas Partey on 85 minute.
  • 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Newcastle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 6
Bukayo Saka 3
Mesut Ozil 2
Alexandre Lacazette 2
Anthony Gordon 1
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 1
Joe Willock 1
Nicolas Pepe 1

Head to Head

2021-05-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Arsenal FC 2021-01-18 Arsenal FC 3–0 Newcastle United FC 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

Newcastle United FC Form

2021-05-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Arsenal FC L 2021-04-24 Liverpool FC 1–1 Newcastle United FC D 2021-04-17 Newcastle United FC 3–2 West Ham United FC W 2021-04-11 Burnley FC 1–2 Newcastle United FC W 2021-04-04 Newcastle United FC 2–2 Tottenham Hotspur FC D 2021-03-20 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3–0 Newcastle United FC L

Arsenal FC Form

2021-05-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Arsenal FC W 2021-04-29 Villarreal CF 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-04-23 Arsenal FC 0–1 Everton FC L 2021-04-18 Arsenal FC 1–1 Fulham FC D 2021-04-15 SK Slavia Praha 0–4 Arsenal FC W 2021-04-11 Sheffield United FC 0–3 Arsenal FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.92 Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.14 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 58% + Arsenal FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United FC19% Draw23% Arsenal FC58%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Newcastle United FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Arsenal FC
81%
Newcastle United FC or Arsenal FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United FC13% Draw41% Arsenal FC46%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
10%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 3
7.4%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 1
4.1%
0 – 4
4%
1 – 4
3.7%
1 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC

Handicap Newcastle United FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 9% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 36% — 64%
+1 36% 23% 41%
+1.5 59% — 41%
+2 59% 20% 22%
+2.5 78% — 22%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗

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