Mikel Arteta takes Tyneside’s side for one of the most decisive matches in Arsenal’s recent history.
The Gunners know that wins in each of their last two matches, starting tonight, will guarantee them a place in the Champions League after five years.
Tottenham’s tough win over Burnley on Sunday put them two points ahead of their North London rivals before the match, which means that any loss of points will boost Arsenal’s bitter rivals from North London.
An embarrassing defeat in last week’s derby means it will be a huge test for Arteta and his players, even though they have an excellent record against Newcastle last season.
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At one point, which seemed like a chance to fall, the Magpies saved their season and will finish in the middle of the table after consecutive defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City recently.
Sky Sports will broadcast this clash starting at 20:00 BST.
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78 minutes: Murphy jumps over a tired Saka, now a pseudo-back, before his cross to beat everyone and throw.
This big late Arsenal rally is yet to come.
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76 minutes: Fraser and Murphy replace Almiron and Saint-Maximin. Intelligent move from Howe, fresh feet to track back and rest.
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72 minutes: CHANCE!
Arsenal look porous from behind and Longstaff have time to choose a cross in Wilson, as the shot was first reflected by White’s shot.
Arteta makes a move after the corner is decided, bringing Pepe to Gabriel.
In case you missed it, here is the goal of Newcastle …
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71 minutes: A series of corners from Arsenal now and Cedric looks threatening over the dead balls.
A short game with Odegaard leads Elneni to arrange a long shot, but Dubravka falls on him to collect it.
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68 minutes: Ramsdale takes the corner before Lacazette wins a foul while fighting for possession.
And we have another breakthrough in the game with Target on the ground, feeling his thigh. Trippier is deprived, but can give the fullback a chance to escape.
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66 minutes: Martinelli will be able to continue after receiving a blow to the thigh in the fight for the ball, and he returns to the field, with Lakazet aimed at cutting the head.
Longstaff rushes forward and White kicks a leg into the cross, this time deftly deflecting it for a corner.
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64 min: When it rains, it pours … Martinelli is now down with a tap.
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63 minutes: CHANCE!
Guimaraes detained Elneni to spin a ball at Wilson. Without marking, he flew with a volley over the beam. Difficult relationship to create from a decent position.
Right back on the front leg, Joelinton jumps on a bouncing ball to shoot over.
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61 minutes: Lacazette replaces Tavares, putting Jaka at left back and the Frenchman at the top with Nketia.
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58 minutes: A little rebuttal from Arsenal caused some panic in the home team’s penalty area, but Newcastle caught the ball and now really likes to grab a second.
The home fans are urging them to win and the Gunners need two goals realistically – what a huge test of their strength.
Saka arranges one from a distance and almost chooses her own fans high in the stands.
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