Newcastle v Arsenal: As it happened

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Newcastle United take all three points at home. They completely destroyed Arsenal in their first win over a "Top 6 side" this season. A painful defeat for Mikel Arteta and his side. They now remain 5th in the Premier League, two points behind Tottenham with one game remaining. 

A big win in our final home game of the season! ✊😍#NEWARS // #NUFC pic.twitter.com/mChFC6cR3r — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 16, 2022

90' Well played, @CallumWilson! 👏

[2-0]#NEWARS // #NUFC // @eToro pic.twitter.com/khfoQbJci5 — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 16, 2022

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Six minutes of added time to come here

Bruno Guimarães fires the ball home after a big save from Aaron Ramsdale. Looks like Mikel Arteta's side are now out of the race for the Champions League. Advantage Tottenham. 

Ødegaard fires twice into a wall of bodies, Bruno Guimarães comes away with the ball. 

Callum Wilson strikes from all of 35 yards out but is narrowly wide. 

Ten minutes plus added time for Arsenal to salvage something here.

Newcastle run the length of the field but fire over the bar via the fingertips of Aaron Ramsdale. 

76' Double change for the Magpies...

[1-0]#NEWARS // #NUFC // @eToro pic.twitter.com/TzGNU8y40k — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 16, 2022

Gabriel is replaced by Nico Pepe

The home side once again through down the right flank. The cross into the box is deflected behind off Ben White for a corner. 

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Alex Lacazette comes on to replace Nuno Tavares. 

Joelinton's cross comes off Ben White's studs and goes Into the back of the net. 

Joelinton races down the flank and plays a cross into Callum Wilson who puts the ball into the back of the net! 

Gabriel plays Tavares in behind who's cross is deflected behind for a corner. The short corner flashes across the face of goal and is cleared. 

Emile Smith-Rowe is replaced by Gabriel Martinelli, a big sub that was needed in my opinion.

49' Schär is unable to continue and is replaced by Lascelles.

[0-0]#NEWARS // #NUFC pic.twitter.com/hDqw6m3J7C — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 16, 2022

Eddie Nketiah is shown a yellow card and Fabian Schär appears to be knocked out and temporarily lose consciousness. The images show him now sat up and speaking. 

Both teams are back on the pitch, no changes at the break. 

Arsenal have held on here so far. Newcastle by far the better team in the first period, they have been relentless. Time for Mikel Arteta to regroup at the break. The hosts will want more of the same. 

Tomiyasu is taken off due to a hamstring injury. He is replaced by Cedric. 

Our first substitution…

🔛 @OficialCedric
↩ Tomiyasu

⚫️ 0-0 🟡 (39)#NEWARS pic.twitter.com/gbvt5oKdCy

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 16, 2022

Alan St Maximin bursts into the box and forces a top save out of Aaron Ramsdale who puts the ball behind for a corner. 

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Arsenal growing into this game after the initial barrage from Newcastle. Ødegaard finds Saka who's shot is gathered by Martin Dúbravka

Bukayo Saka receives the ball outside, he finds Ødegaard in the box who returns the ball to him and Saka's shot is deflected behind for a corner which flashes across the box and is cleared. 

Newcastle are throwing everything at Arsenal here, Ben White clearing the most recent chance off the line. 

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Joelinton plays Callum Wilson in behind who's cross flashes across the box but Wilson was deemed offside. 

Ben White makes a foul on the edge of the Newcastle box. The resulting free kick from Bruno Guimarães is wide. 

Aaron Ramsdale narrowly escapes an embarrassing goal. Almiron closes him town and tackles him but it escapes to Ben White who clears.

The Atmosphere is immense here, the home side enjoying lots of possession early on, a couple of chances ruled out for offside.

The players take the knee and Arsenal get us underway here at St James Park.

The Newcastle fans have their flags and pre match display out here at St James. Atmosphere building!

Keep up to date right here throughout the course of the 90 minutes. 

Can Newcastle cause an upset? Can Arsenal get back on track? 

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🚨 TEAM NEWS

🧱 Ben White returns
🤝 Gabriel partners him at the back
🎯 Eddie leads the line

COME ON ARSENAL 💪#NEWARS pic.twitter.com/ttTsojJH70 — Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 16, 2022

🚨 Tonight's team to take on Arsenal.

HWTL! 💪#NEWARS pic.twitter.com/gPNBZiMWwl — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 16, 2022

Keep an eye out here for team news in just over two hours. 

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This game will get underway at 20:00 BST at St James Park. It will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HD

Myself and Newcastle United editor Harry Roy sat down to preview tonight's tie on Arsenal Vavel's YouTube channel. 

Give it a watch here, make sure to like the video and subscribe to our channel! 

Newcastle v Arsenal | Preview ft Harry Roy | Arsenal Vavel https://t.co/FfbTt8R8LE via @YouTube

Was brilliant to welcome @HarryRoySport back onto the channel ahead of tonight's huge clash 🔴

Video now premiering, give it a watch for all you need to know #AFC #NEWARS #COYG 👊

— Arsenal Vavel (@ArsenalVavel_) May 16, 2022

If you need to catchup with the match preview for this huge tie, please give it a read right here: 

Time to preview this HUGE game tonight

Arsenal travel up to St James in a game that if they lose would most likely end any hopes of finishing in the top four @VAVEL #AFC #NEWARS #COYG

✍️ @pmccafferty16 https://t.co/GqGH6qU6Fw

— Arsenal Vavel (@ArsenalVavel_) May 16, 2022

Earlier this season, Arsenal eased past Newcastle 2-0 at Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli sealed a superb win for Mikel Arteta's side. In previous years, one fixture that stands out is the 4-4 draw in February of 2011. Arsenal also beat Newcastle 7-3 at Emirates Stadium in 2012. Will it be a dramatic score line today? 

Martin Ødegaard will be a player to keep an eye on for this game, Arsenal's captain this past month and a consistently key player throughout. Arsenal's number eight will be looking to ensure his side secure three points in Monday night's game. 

#AFC | First of two cup finals for Arsenal, simply have to win to keep the dream for top four alive. There’s more than enough quality in the squad to do this, backing captain Martin Ødegaard to play a key role tonight. Hoping him and the fans can push Arsenal over the line 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/YAI3C5D108

— Dan George (@Dangeorge47) May 16, 2022

Newcastle United's Joelinton will be keen to make an impact on Monday night, the Brazilian has had a superb season and has been named Newcastle's player of the campaign. He has readjusted his original position, now playing in more of a deep lying role. 

One of the most incredible career revivals I’ve ever witnessed.

Over the moon for him! 🇧🇷🐐 #NUFC https://t.co/9TiRivbeGI

— Harry Roy (@HarryRoySport) May 16, 2022

Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Elneny, Xhaka, Odegaard; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli

Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Targett; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will be without now suspended defender Rob Holding who was sent off in their previous game against Tottenham Hotspur. Ben White and Gabriel could feature following late fitness tests and Thomas Partey remains sidelined. 

Joe Willock won't be fit to face his old club, while Jonjo Shelvey is also ruled out, but Ryan Fraser trained ahead of the game and England internationals Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier are pushing for starts.

Here is the full list of officials for Newcastle v Arsenal 

Referee: Darren England. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Craig Pawson. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton. 

Following a tough North London Derby defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, if Arsenal do win tonight, they will go back to being one point ahead of Tottenham with one game remaining, Everton at home  and Tottenham travel to Norwich. 

Newcastle currently sit 14th in the Premier League, with three wins in their past five games. Last time out, Eddie Howe's side lost 5-0 at Manchester City and just before that, they narrowly lost out to Liverpool 1-0 in their previous home game. This is their final home game of the season, and they will be looking to end the season on a high. 

This game will be hosted at the home of Newcastle United, St James Park. This ground has a capacity of 52,405 and is the eighth largest football stadium in England. 

Arsenal's away fans will be up in the heavens, at the very top of the Leazes Stand. Arsenal's away allocation is 3209 and this fixture sold out to all Platinum, Gold and current Travel Club member 5+ away points. 

Hello there and Welcome to the 2022 Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Arsenal. 

My name is Dan George and i'll be your host for this game. We will provide you with plenty of content pre match, and let you know as everything happens right here on Vavel UK. 

Can Arsenal stay on track to secure top four? Or will Newcastle be able to cause an upset and aid Arsenal's North London Rivals Tottenham. Make sure to catch every moment of it right here.