Newcastle United vs Arsenal preview: November 21, 2026
Newcastle United (3-3-4 W-D-L, 12 pts, 12th) host Arsenal (9-0-1 W-D-L, 27 pts, 1st) at St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on November 21, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
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How do Newcastle United and Arsenal compare heading into their match?
- Newcastle United are 12th with 12 points from 10 matches (3-3-4 W-D-L); Arsenal are 1st with 27 points from 10 matches (9-0-1 W-D-L).
- Newcastle United score 1.3 (10th fewest of 20) and concede 1.6 (7th most) per match. Arsenal score 1.5 (6th most of 20) and concede 0.5 (1st fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Newcastle United 1.1 for and 1.5 against; Arsenal 1.6 for and 0.7 against.
- Newcastle United at home: 1-2-2 W-D-L in 5 (1.2 scored, 1.4 conceded per match). Arsenal away: 4-0-1 W-D-L in 5 (1 scored, 0.6 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Newcastle United 1-1-3 W-D-L, Arsenal 5-0-0 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 6 of 10 (60%) Newcastle United matches and 2 of 10 (20%) Arsenal matches; 3 or more goals in 5 of 10 (50%) and 4 of 10 (40%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Newcastle United 0, Arsenal 2, draws 0.
Premier League matches this season only (Newcastle United 10, Arsenal 10); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 3-3-4 | 1-1-3 (0.8-1.4) | 2-1-2 (1.4-1.8) | 1-2-2 (1.2-1.4) |
| Arsenal | 9-0-1 | 5-0-0 (1.4-0.2) | 4-0-1 (1-0.6) | 5-0-0 (2-0.4) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Newcastle United attack against Arsenal defense
| Newcastle United for | Arsenal against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.3 (11th) | 0.5 (20th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.1 (18th) | 0.7 (20th) |
| Shots per match | 12.2 (13th) | 11 (17th) |
| Shots on target per match | 3.4 (17th) | 2.6 (20th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.7 (18th) | 1.4 (20th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.3 (16th) | 6.6 (19th) |
| Corners per match | 4.3 (12th) | 4.2 (13th) |
Arsenal attack against Newcastle United defense
| Arsenal for | Newcastle United against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.5 (6th) | 1.6 (7th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (6th) | 1.5 (8th) |
| Shots per match | 13.8 (9th) | 16.5 (4th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.8 (7th) | 5.1 (5th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.1 (15th) | 2.1 (12th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.3 (10th) | 10.1 (6th) |
| Corners per match | 5.6 (5th) | 5.2 (5th) |
- Newcastle United have the 3rd fewest expected goals per match (1.1) and Arsenal concede the 1st fewest (0.7).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Newcastle United, home matches | Arsenal, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Record | 1-2-2 W-D-L | 4-0-1 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.2 | 1 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Clean sheets | 0 of 5 (0%) | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Failed to score | 2 of 5 (40%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 5 (60%) | 0 of 5 (0%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
Scoring patterns
| Newcastle United | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 2 of 10 (20%) | 7 of 10 (70%) |
| Failed to score | 2 of 10 (20%) | 1 of 10 (10%) |
| Both teams scored | 6 of 10 (60%) | 2 of 10 (20%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 8 of 10 (80%) | 6 of 10 (60%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 5 of 10 (50%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 4 of 10 (40%) | 0 of 10 (0%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.4 for, 0.7 against | 0.5 for, 0.3 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.9 for, 0.9 against | 1 for, 0.2 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Newcastle United | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.1 (18th) | 1.6 (6th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.5 (8th) | 0.7 (20th) |
| Shots | 12.2 (13th) | 13.8 (9th) |
| Shots, opponents | 16.5 (4th) | 11 (17th) |
| Shots on target | 3.4 (17th) | 4.8 (7th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.1 (5th) | 2.6 (20th) |
| Big chances | 1.7 (18th) | 2.1 (15th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.1 (12th) | 1.4 (20th) |
| Possession % | 50.1 (8th) | 59.8 (3rd) |
| Passes | 409.9 (12th) | 507.7 (5th) |
| Passes, opponents | 405 (15th) | 335.1 (18th) |
| Corners | 4.3 (12th) | 5.6 (5th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.2 (5th) | 4.2 (13th) |
| Fouls | 12.1 (8th) | 9.8 (18th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.9 (11th) | 15.7 (1st) |
| Yellow cards | 2.6 (3rd) | 1.4 (18th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2 (10th) | 3.3 (1st) |
| Shots inside the box | 7.3 (16th) | 9.3 (10th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 10.1 (6th) | 6.6 (19th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.9 (7th) | 4.5 (8th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 6.4 (1st) | 4.4 (13th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.4 (12th) | 1.3 (14th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.5 (11th) | 1.3 (18th) |
| Offsides | 2.1 (6th) | 3.5 (1st) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.8 (10th) | 1.2 (17th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.1 (11th) | 84.0 (5th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 78.0 (17th) | 77.0 (19th) |
| Long balls | 52.5 (8th) | 44.5 (17th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 52.8 (9th) | 55.5 (5th) |
| Long balls completed | 19.3 (15th) | 18.7 (16th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 22.9 (8th) | 23.4 (6th) |
| Crosses | 16.1 (16th) | 17.1 (13th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 18.7 (7th) | 16.6 (14th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.3 (17th) | 4.6 (7th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4.3 (7th) | 3.2 (20th) |
| Dribbles completed | 5.9 (15th) | 5.8 (16th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 7.1 (7th) | 4.1 (20th) |
| Tackles | 12.7 (18th) | 12.3 (19th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 15.9 (8th) | 14.6 (13th) |
| Interceptions | 6.8 (19th) | 6.9 (18th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 7.3 (18th) | 8.1 (11th) |
| Clearances | 32.8 (1st) | 21.9 (17th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 24.5 (13th) | 24.3 (14th) |
| Ground duels won | 29 (18th) | 33.4 (11th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 35 (9th) | 28 (20th) |
| Aerial duels won | 16.6 (7th) | 15.6 (10th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 13.8 (13th) | 15.7 (8th) |
| Big saves | 1.3 (1st) | 1 (7th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.6 (15th) | 0.5 (16th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Newcastle United
- Nov 7, 2026 (Premier League): D 1-1 at Fulham
- Nov 2, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-1 vs Everton
- Oct 25, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 at Crystal Palace
- Oct 17, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-1 vs Aston Villa
- Oct 12, 2026 (Premier League): L 1-4 at Coventry City
- Sep 19, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-1 vs Hull City
Arsenal
- Nov 7, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 vs Hull City
- Nov 4, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 2-1 at Slavia Prague
- Nov 1, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 at Liverpool
- Oct 24, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 vs Everton
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): D 2-2 at Bayern Munich
- Oct 18, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 at Nottingham Forest
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2025-26 | Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal (at Arsenal) |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 2025-26 | Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal (at Newcastle United) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoane Wissa | forward | 10 | 1 G, 1 A, 21 SH | 0 G, 12 SH | Shots |
| William Osula | forward | 6 | 1 G, 1 A, 7 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots on target, goals |
| Anthony Elanga | forward | 6 | 2 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | |
| Harvey Barnes | midfielder | 10 | 2 G, 2 A, 23 SH | 1 G, 15 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Joe Willock | midfielder | 10 | 2 G, 0 A, 19 SH | 0 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Lewis Hall | defender | 10 | 1 G, 1 A, 7 SH | 0 G, 2 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka | forward | 7 | 3 G, 0 A, 17 SH | 1 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Kai Havertz | forward | 10 | 3 G, 0 A, 15 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Noni Madueke | forward | 7 | 1 G, 0 A, 13 SH | 1 G, 13 SH | Shots |
| Declan Rice | midfielder | 10 | 0 G, 5 A, 12 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Assists |
| Martin Ødegaard | midfielder | 10 | 3 G, 0 A, 16 SH | 1 G, 9 SH | Assists |
| Riccardo Calafiori | defender | 10 | 1 G, 2 A, 9 SH | 1 G, 2 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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