Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal
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Arsenal won: Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal in the Premier League (Round 6) on Sun, 28 Sept 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Nick Woltemade 34'. Arsenal goals: Mikel Merino 84', Gabriel 90'+6. Expected goals: 0.61-2.02. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Gabriel (8.6).
Match report
Arsenal beat Newcastle United 2-1
Arsenal came from behind to beat Newcastle United 2-1 away from home at St. James' Park on Sunday 28 September in the Premier League.
Nick Woltemade put Newcastle United ahead on 34' (1-0), Mikel Merino levelled for Arsenal on 84' (1-1) and Gabriel restored Arsenal's lead on 90+6' (1-2).
Gabriel's 90+6' strike proved decisive.
Newcastle United had 37% of the ball, shots were 8-20 (3-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.61-2.02. Arsenal were the better side on chances, too.
Gabriel (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 52,199. Referee: Jarred Gillett.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.61 | 2.02 |
| Total shots | 8 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 43 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 194 (70%) | 405 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 12 |
| Total shots | 8 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 18 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Valentino Livramento, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya, Jurriën Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyökeres
Key events
- 34' · Goal · Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · William Saliba for Cristhian Mosquera (Arsenal)
- 56' · Yellow card · Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 66' · Substitution · William Osula for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 67' · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 67' · Substitution · Kieran Trippier for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 70' · Substitution · Gabriel Martinelli for Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- 70' · Substitution · Mikel Merino for Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 77' · Substitution · Jamaal Lascelles for Valentino Livramento (Newcastle United)
- 82' · Substitution · Martin Ødegaard for Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)
- 83' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 84' · Goal · Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- 88' · Substitution · Myles Lewis-Skelly for Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
- 88' · Yellow card · Daniel Burn (Newcastle United)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Gabriel (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
62 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 13, draws 11, Arsenal 38.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Arsenal?
Arsenal won, 1-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 28 Sept 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Arsenal?
Sun, 28 Sept 2025, 15:30 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Arsenal?
In 62 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 13 wins, 11 draws, Arsenal 38 wins (goals 47-100).