WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Newcastle United FC at Molineux on September 15, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
For Newcastle United’s Premier League face-off against Arsenal today, Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock are named in the starting midfield, while Sandro Tonali is set to begin on the bench.
Newcastle’s midfield will feature Longstaff, Willock, and Bruno Guimaraes, forming a strong central unit. Joelinton, playing in the advanced left role he excelled in during the recent Carabao Cup win over Chelsea, is joined by Anthony Gordon on the right flank. Fit to return, Alexander Isak will lead the line as the central striker.
In defense, Dan Burn partners with Fabian Schar at center-back, with Lloyd Kelly—despite his solid performance in the League Cup—moved back to the bench.
Tonali, along with Harvey Barnes and Miguel Almiron, will provide depth from the sidelines, joining other subs who were part of last weekend’s lineup in the loss at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle United (4-3-3):
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Gordon, Isak, Joelinton.
Substitutes: Dubravka, Tonali, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Murphy, Miley.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1):
Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz.
Substitutes: Neto, White, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Sterling, Jesus.
