Newcastle United host Arsenal in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Sunday.

Newcastle United take on Arsenal on Sunday at St James’ Park in an encounter that needs little extra fire.

This clash has so often, in recent times, served up lots of big games energy, with the Magpies winning three out of the last four. Even the last game, a narrow win for Arsenal, was a closely-fought encounter which could, and should, have seen the Magpies usurp the Gunners into second spot in the Premier League.

This season, however, both teams appear on different trajectories. While Arsenal are right up where they want to be, even if they’ve faltered slightly in their big two tests so far this season - v Liverpool and Man City - Newcastle have largely drawn a blank this campaign, drawing three of their opening five, winning just one.

So, with all of that in mind, we asked AI tool Grok to predict the encounter - and here’s what it said.

Newcastle United v Arsenal in the Premier League: prediction

Grok says: “This early-season showdown at St. James' Park sees Newcastle (13th, 6 points) looking to bounce back from a sluggish start against Arsenal (2nd, 10 points) who have impressed with their defensive solidity and attacking flair. Recent form favors the Gunners, with wins in both away games so far, while Newcastle's home strength could make it competitive. Historically, Arsenal dominate the fixture (W36-D11-L10), but Newcastle claimed a 1-0 home win last term. Low-scoring affairs are common, with under 2.5 goals in four of the last five meetings.

“Arsenal average 1.8 goals per game and boast the league's best defence. Newcastle's attack has struggled without Alexander Isak (now at Liverpool since September 1, 2025), managing just 1.08 goals per match.

“Newcastle are without defender Fabian Schär (head injury, return October 1), midfielder Jacob Ramsey (ankle, October 18), and forward Yoane Wissa (knee, October 18). Anthony Gordon returns from suspension and is available. For Arsenal, key absences include Kai Havertz (knee, out until late November), Noni Madueke (knee, November 23), Martin Ødegaard (shoulder, potentially available but doubtful), Gabriel Jesus (knee, January 2026), and Piero Hincapié (groin, no return date).”

Newcastle United v Arsenal - score and scorers

So, taking all of that into account, what does AI think will happen? Well, it doesn’t make great reading for Newcastle United fans, in fairness.

It says: “Given Newcastle's depleted attack and Arsenal's strong away form, I predict a 0-2 win for Arsenal. This aligns with betting odds favoring Arsenal at around 13/10 and models giving them 50-60% win probability. If Ødegaard plays, Arsenal could score more – otherwise, a tight shutout.

Newcastle’s forward options fizzle against Arsenal's backline, with efforts from Gordon and Joelinton coming close but not converting. Viktor Gyökeres (38th minute), Bukayo Saka (72nd minute) score for the Gunners – Gyökeres powers in a header from a corner, while Saka curls one from outside the box on the counter.”