Newcastle United vs Arsenal prediction, odds and how to watch

Noni Madueke's 80th-minute right-foot strike gave Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, with the visitors' superior discipline and desire proving the difference on a day when Forest had plenty of the ball but almost nothing to show for it.

Johan Manzambi's first-half header was enough for Aston Villa to take all three points at Newcastle, as the hosts managed just one shot on target in a flat and toothless performance.

Newcastle United host Arsenal on Saturday having conceded twelve goals in their last five Premier League matches. Arsenal arrive with four wins from five and a clean sheet habit that makes them very dangerous visitors.

Arsenal have won both recent meetings with Everton without conceding a single goal. The question on Saturday is whether Everton have enough desire to make this one different.

Chelsea's reported pursuit of Brighton's Yasin Ayari fits a well-worn pattern of raids on the Seagulls' recruitment pipeline, but the standout line in Thursday's gossip column is Arsenal's apparent willingness to sell Viktor Gyokeres just months after a £55m outlay.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been watching Barcelona wonderkid Xavi Espart, but a release clause worth more than €100million against a €25m valuation shows Barcelona have no intention of selling cheaply. This is speculative scouting, not an active transfer pursuit.