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ARSENAL face a mammoth challenge in their next Premier League outing as they travel to Tyneside to take on high-flying Newcastle this afternoon.The Gunners were hoping to be battling on all fronts this campaign after having an impressive start to the season.
However, a damning performance at the London Stadium helped West Ham dump Mikel Arteta’s men out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
And now, Arsenal will have to pick themselves up against a Newcastle side who recently thrashed Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Kick off time: 5.30pm GMT
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
Live stream: NOW
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Howe to derail the Gunners
Newcastle managed to beat Arsenal in this fixture last season, getting at their opponents and pressing high up the pitch.
It will be a full house, as ever, and if they can get the fans off their seats early on it will be a cauldron of noise for The Gunners to deal with.
They will take some confidence in how West Ham managed to breach the Arsenal defence so much in the week, as did Chelsea in the Premier League recently.
Spaniard unhappy with fringe chances
Mikel Arteta gave some of his fringe players the chance to impress in the cup this week but they let him down as his side were beaten 3-1 by West Ham.
As a result, the manager is likely to go back to his usual starting line-up today.
Still without the services of Gabriel Jesus, the chance presents itself for Eddie Nketiah to continue to impress up front.
Magpies looking to build on Carabao victory
Having won at Old Trafford in emphatic style, Eddie Howe will be keen for his side to dent the hopes of Arsenal’s title challenge.
St James’ Park is always a tough place to travel, only Liverpool seem to have the knack of coming away with all three points here.
Having lost many of their opening games, victory over Mikel Arteta’s side would make a big statement on their season ahead.
Welcome to Newcastle vs Arsenal
Eddie Howe’s side welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park as they look to end The Gunners’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Matt Targett suffered an injury in the Carabao Cup midweek and will not be available as he joins Javier Manquillo, Lewis Miley, Alexander Isak, Sven Botman, Elliot Anderson, Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes in the rather crowded Magpies’ treatment room.
Added to that, they are without the services of Sandro Tonali until next season now.
From the side that played at Old Trafford, Bruno Guimaraes, Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson are all expected to return to the starting line-up.
Mikel Arteta lost Emile Smith-Rowe in their midweek adventures as the unlucky 23-year-old will spend a few weeks out due to a knee problem.
Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus are expected to spend a number of weeks out injured also, while Jurrien Timber is on the long road back from his ACL injury.
Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice and William Saliba are all expected to return to the starting XI.
Despite playing against West Ham in midweek, Aaron Ramsdale is expected to may way to David Raya as The Gunners return to league action. More

MANCHESTER UNITED left it late but picked up a valuable 1-0 win against Fulham in the Premier League. The Red Devils failed to flatter during the game and Fulham had most of the chances but Bruno Fernandes stunned Craven Cottage in the 92nd minute with a brilliant finish.

Start time: 12.30pm BST
TV/Live stream: BT Sport 1
Fulham XI: Leno, Bassey, Wilson, Ream, Pereira, Muniz, Willian, Castagne, Iwobi, Palhinha, Robinson
Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes; Garnacho, Antony; Hojlund

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That’s all from London
Manchester United defeated Fulham 1-0 with a late winner by Bruno Fernandes at Craven Cottage.
United and the Cottagers played out a rather dull fixture but started strong with Scott McTominay hitting the back of the net after just eight minutes.
Christian Eriksen delivered in a beautiful free-kick to Alejandro Garnacho down th left and the winger played it to the penalty area where he found McTominay who beat Bernd Leno.
However, VAR deemed Harry Maguire touched the ball from an offside position during the build-up before it reached Garnacho on the wing.
However, the Red Devils got their winner in the end to spark some passionate celebrations.
Fernandes delivered a stunning shot in the first minute of stoppage time just outside the penalty area to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
Credit: PA
Maguire powers through
Manchester United ace Harry Maguire put together a passionate performance in defence.
That was despite a head injury Maguire suffered in the opening minutes of the second half.
The centre-back also forced a stoppage in the second half but played the full 90 minutes.
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Fernandes stands out
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes led his team to an important victory against Fulham.
Fernandes beat the Cottagers’ goalkeeper Bernd Leno with a stunning shot in the first minute of stoppage time from the edge of the box.
And as the heat map below shows, the playmaker dominated in United’s attacking half.
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Updated Premier League table
Manchester United have climbed to sixth place in the Premier League table after beating Fulham.
United are now five points behind fourth place and Liverpool, who have yet to play their fixture this week.
The Cottagers, on the other hand, are 14th after picking up their fifth loss.
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Fulham vs Man Utd stats
Manchester United dominated 55 per cent of possession against Fulham.
United registered a total of 12 shots, five of which were on target.
The Cottagers, on the other hand, produced 18 shots but only two of them were on target.
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FT: Fulham 0-1 Man Utd
Manchester United have beaten Fulham with a late winner by Bruno Fernandes at Craven Cottage.
United and the Cottagers played out a rather dull game that started strong with Scott McTominay hitting the back of the net after just eight minutes.
Christian Eriksen whipped in a beautiful free-kick to Alejandro Garnacho down th left and the winger played it to the penalty area where he found McTominay who beat Bernd Leno.
However, VAR deemed Harry Maguire touched the ball from an offside position during the build-up before it reached Garnacho.
However, the Red Devils got their winner in the first minute of stoppage time with a stunning shot by Fernandes from the penalty area to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
Credit: PA
FT: Fulham 0-1 Man Utd
Peep!
That’s full-time in London!!!
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Man Utd fans are going crazy, the celebrations between them and their players were ultra passionate.
But no one was calmer than Ten Hag who remained focused on the task at hand.
The Dutchman understands the pressure he’s on and showed his resilience with a team that wouldn’t stop trying.
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Substitution
Late change by Man Utd Ten Hag to slow Fulham’s onslaught as Varane replaces Garncho.
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One of the biggest goals in Fernandes’ career, probably the biggest as Man Utd captain.
Fulham fail to clear their lines three times and the ball reaches the playmaker just outside the area.
The Portugal international delivers a stunning shot that beats Leno!

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Goal!
Man Utd break the deadlock with Fernandes!!!
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Substitution
Fulham boss Silva is looking for that late goal by introducting Jimenez who comes on for Iwobi.
Cairney follows as he replaces Wilson, who just whipped a free-kick over the crossbar.
Five more minutes of stoppage time to go!
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Yellow card
And now it’s Man Utd’s turn to go to the book after Dalot’s late challenge on Wilson.
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Yellow card
Another yellow for Fulham after Wilson’s foul on Garnacho. The winger becomes the hosts’ fifth player to get booked.
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Chance!
Man Utd captain Fernandes takes on a free-kick that forces an important save from Leno who lunges to his left.
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Yellow card
Fulham ace Iwobi goes to the book for a cynical foul on Garnacho.
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Substitution
A late change from Fulham boss Silva as well as De Corva-Reid comes on for Pereira who failed to impress against his former club.
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Hojlund came off in quite an animated manner as his goalless streak in the Premier League extends.
Man Utd just couldn’t get that final ball throughout the entire match..
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Substitution
Man Utd manager Ten Hag shakes things up late in the match with Martial and Mount coming on for Hojlund and Eriksen.
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Muniz appeared emotional as he took his seat on the bench.
The Fulham ace tried to play through the pain but had to stop twice before being substituted.
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Substitution
Fulham boss Silva makes his first changes as Vinicius and Lukic come on for the injured Muniz and Willian respectively.
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Muniz is back down to the ground as a knock seems to be persisiting.
Vinicius is getting ready to come on.
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Chance
Fulham star Iwobi tries a shot but sends it all the way up to the fans.
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Fulham have also slowed down after a strong start int he second half.
Quite predictable movement and crosses so far…
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Chance
Man Utd ace Pellistri has been lively in his first few minutes on the pitch and gets a shot in that’s too weak and is picked up by Leno with ease. More