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Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest score, what time does it start, TV channel, where can I watch it

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at St James' Park

Jacob Bentley-York
Saturday 15 September 2018 10:54 EDT
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Newcastle United will look for their first win of the season when they entertain Arsenal at St James’s Park on Saturday afternoon.

Rafa Benitez’s side have endured a difficult start to the season having faced three of the top six in Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City in their opening four games of the season with only one point on the board so far.

Their opponents have also endured a difficult start to the season having equally fallen foul of the fixture generator, with opening losses to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively under new boss Unai Emery.

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What time does it start?

Newcastle United vs Arsenal kicks off at 15:00 BST

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage will not be shown in the UK as the game falls in the football television blackout, but you can follow live coverage on the Independent. Highlights are available on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:20 BST.

It’s a big game for…

Alexandre Lacazette: The Frenchman grabbed his first goal of the season against Cardiff City in style in Arsenal’s last fixture and impressed alongside fellow striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Having scored against Newcastle in the same fixture last season, the former Lyon man will be looking to establish his place in the team with the Gunners now building up momentum after back-to-back wins.

Lacazette scored his first goal of the season against Cardiff City
Lacazette scored his first goal of the season against Cardiff City (PA)

Weird Stat

44: The number of crosses Newcastle United have made this season, which is a league low at this stage (despite scoring two of their three Premier League goals from crosses this season).

Player to watch…

DeAndre Yedlin: An unlikely goal scorer against Manchester City in the Magpies’ last outing, Yedlin is one of Newcastle’s most dangerous attacking threats despite his place as a right-back in the team.

With Arsenal’s distinct lack of pace down the left-hand side and the American’s lightning quick pace, Yedlin could be instrumental at both ends of the pitch in this tie.

Past three meetings…

Newcastle United 2 Arsenal 1, Premier League, April 2018

Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0, Premier League, December 2017

Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0, Premier League, January 2016

DeAndre Yedlin is the player to watch
DeAndre Yedlin is the player to watch (Getty Images)

Form guide:

Newcastle United: LDLL

Arsenal: LLWW

Odds…

Newcastle United to win: 3/1

Arsenal to win: 17/20

Draw: 27/10

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League 3pm kick-offs, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea all in action on a busy day of top-flight fixtures.

We'll bring you all the team news as it's announced from 2pm, where we'll begin our full build-up towards today's games.

Jack de Menezes15 September 2018 12:23

Team news incoming...

Jack de Menezes15 September 2018 14:02

TEAM NEWS: BOURNEMOUTH VS LEICESTER

Jack de Menezes15 September 2018 14:05

TEAM NEWS: CHELSEA VS CARDIFF

Jack de Menezes15 September 2018 14:05

TEAM NEWS: HUDDERSFIELD TOWN VS CRYSTAL PALACE

Jack de Menezes15 September 2018 14:07

TEAM NEWS: MANCHESTER CITY VS FULHAM

Jack de Menezes15 September 2018 14:07

TEAM NEWS: NEWCASTLE VS ARSENAL

Jack de Menezes15 September 2018 14:08

We're off!

The 3pm Premier League matches are underway. Stay tuned for the latest updates and key events as they happen!

Jack Watson15 September 2018 15:01

Huddersfield 0-0 Crystal Palace

1: Huddersfield claim for a penalty after Wayne Hennessey makes a foul in the box, but the flag is up for offside.

Jack Watson15 September 2018 15:02

Manchester City 1-0 Fulham

It's Leroy Sane! It's poor from Fulham, really poor. The first thing you do against Manchester City is make sure you do not give away possession in dangerous areas, but this is what they have done. Fernandinho wins the ball and feeds Sane, and on his first Premier League start of the season, he makes no mistake with his finish from inside the area.

Jack Watson15 September 2018 15:04

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