We simulated Newcastle vs Arsenal to get a score prediction for must-win Premier League game

After Spurs' narrow victory against Burnley, Arsenal know that nothing other than a win will do against Newcastle United to put the Premier League fourth place battle back in their hands.

The north London derby defeat saw Antonio Conte's side close the gap between Spurs and Arsenal to just one point, and with Spurs having played before the Gunners this week, the Lilywhites sit two points ahead of Arsenal. Mikel Arteta's side now need a win against Newcastle to enter the final day of the season in fourth.

A draw for Arsenal would see them remain in fifth place and behind Spurs, meaning the Gunners would have to rely on Spurs to drop points if they want UEFA Champions League football next season. The Magpies have been one of the best sides in England in 2022, and the task on-hand has been made even more demanding for Arsenal with a couple of major absentees.

Rob Holding will be missing after being sent off against Spurs in the north London derby, whilst Gabriel was taken off with an injury. This leaves Arteta with minimal options, with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu most likely to partner each other in the centre of defence.

So, what lineup will Arteta select, and who could come out on top? Let’s take a look.

We predict that Newcastle could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows:

We predict that Arsenal could set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows:

Despite some defensive issues for the Gunners, Arteta's side started on top, and Arsenal took the lead in just under three minutes through Martin Odegaard. After some precise passing play down the left between Nuno Tavares and Emile Smith-Rowe, a cross made its way into the Newcastle box.

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