As the 2024/25 Premier League season approaches its conclusion, Arsenal faces Newcastle in a pivotal match for Champions League positioning. Arsenal has nearly assured its qualification, needing only a point, but competition for second place remains fierce. Recent lackluster performances, including two draws and a loss in three games, have allowed Newcastle to surge, winning six of their last eight matches. The outcome of this match could significantly impact both teams' standings, as Newcastle aims for its highest points tally in nearly three decades.
Arsenal have all but secured Champions League qualification, their ample goal difference means that one more point ought to do it, but second place is very much up for grabs.
Since seeing Liverpool seal the title, Arsenal have faltered, drawing two and losing one of their last three Premier League games.
Eddie Howe's Magpies have won six and drawn one of their eight league matches since the beginning of April, keeping alive the possibility of their highest top-flight points total since 1995/96.
If Newcastle win their final two fixtures, they will finish on 72 points, one more than the 71 they racked up to finish 3rd in 2022/23.
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