New Delhi: With just one matchday remaining in the Premier League season, the race for the Champions League spots is heating up. Matchday 36 saw Chelsea and Aston Villa boost their qualification hopes with wins over Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively. The remaining fixtures are set to kick off at 4:30 PM, with Everton taking on Southampton.
The headline clash of the day is Arsenal vs Newcastle United, with a Champions League spot on the line for the winner. As the action intensifies, today’s fixtures are set to bring even more excitement. But before the action begins, let’s take a closer look at which teams hold the upper hand.
Premier League Sunday is coming soon 😍 pic.twitter.com/nIMn4Vitw6
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 18, 2025
Arsenal vs Newcastle United (9 pm IST)
Arsenal are set to welcome third-placed Newcastle United to the Emirates as they aim to strengthen their hold on second place in the Premier League. A win in North London would secure Champions League qualification for either side ahead of the 2025–26 season.
Mikel Arteta’s men bounced back in last weekend’s clash against Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield following their Champions League heartbreak. However, the Gunners are currently on a poor run of form, failing to win any of their last five matches, which is a worrying sign for a team aiming to challenge for the title next season.
Arsenal have struggled against Newcastle this campaign, losing to them twice in the EFL Cup semi-finals and suffering a heavy defeat in the Premier League at St. James’ Park.
⏪ Previously in the Premier League against Newcastle at home…
We fired four past the Magpies in N5 💫 pic.twitter.com/T8apiqpwal
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 18, 2025
The reigning EFL Cup champions, Newcastle, will be hoping to build on that momentum tonight. A victory over Arsenal would not only secure Champions League qualification but also push them into second place in the league standings. Eddie Howe’s side are also on the verge of making history if they beat the Gunners again, they would become the first team ever to defeat Arsenal four times in a single season.
However, Arsenal remain unbeaten in their last 12 home league games against Newcastle, a record that gives them a psychological advantage. Additionally, Newcastle have won just two of their last six away games in the Premier League.
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Zinchenko; Saka, Martinelli, Nwaneri
Newcastle United: Pope; Krafth, Schar, Burn; Murphy, Tonali, Guimaraes, Livramento; Barnes, Gordon; Isak
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle United
Other matches:
Everton vs Southampton(4:30 pm IST)
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest (6:45 pm IST)
Brentford vs Fulham (7:30 pm IST)
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town (7:30 pm IST)
Where to watch Premier League Matchday 36 fixtures?
As Premier League Matchday 37 matches kick off today at 4:30 pm, fans can watch the action live either on television or by streaming. The matches will be available on the Star Sports network, and those who prefer to stream can catch the games live on Disney+ Hotstar.
Check out the detailed preview and predicted lineups of Premier League Matchday 36 fixture between Arsenal and Newcastle United, where top teams prepare for intense battles. Also, find out other matches and where to watch the Premier League’s matchday 36 fixtures. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
