Encounters between the Magpies and Gunners have coughed up many memorable moments in football as these two teams go a long way back in their respective histories.
It is safe to say that in recent history, Arsenal appear to have relished the chance to play against Newcastle despite them arguably no longer being the powerhouses they once were around the time of the 'Invincibles' era where the Gunners won two Premier League titles in three years including a campaign when they went a whole season unbeaten.
As far as this season is concerned, Newcastle would be delighted that the two teams are currently level on points with the side that was expected to finish in the top six at the start of the campaign, and a first for that to happen in the month of February since Sir Bobby Robson was in charge.
In terms of recent history in this fixture at Arsenal, Newcastle have never had a good record at the Emirates Stadium since it opened in 2006. From the club's 12 visits to the 60,000 capacity stadium, the Magpies have only come away with the win on one occasion, dating back to November 2010 when Andy Carroll scored the game's only goal just before half-time.
Facts and Figures
All Competitions
Arsenal wins: 78
Newcastle wins: 67
Draws: 38
Premier League
Arsenal wins: 29
Newcastle wins: 10
Draws: 10
Premier League at Arsenal
Arsenal wins: 18
Newcastle wins: 4
Draws: 2
Previous ten (all competitions)
Arsenal wins: 9 (18 goals)
Newcastle wins: 1 (5 goals)
League Record
Home: Played: 85, Won: 41 (48%), Drawn: 19, Lost: 25, Goals For: 148, Goals against: 95, Goal difference: +53, Pts: 142 (56%).
Away: Played: 84, Won: 22, Drawn: 17, Lost: 45, Goals for: 86, Goals against: 145, Goal difference: -59, Pts: 83 (33%).
First met in the league: 1893/94
Doubles achieved: 8
Doubles conceded: 16
Last away win: Arsenal 0 Newcastle United 1 (Andy Carroll 45) - 07/11/2010.
Last away draw: Arsenal 1 (Thierry Henry 70) Newcastle United 1 (Kieron Dyer 30) - 18/11/2006.
Last away defeat: Arsenal 2 (Aaron Ramsey 30, Alexandre Lacazette 83) Newcastle United 0 - 01/04/2019.
Arsenal's Last 10 (W3, D6, L1)
21/12: Everton (a), Premier League, Drew 0-0, 23 points - 11th place.
26/12: Bournemouth (a), Premier League, Drew 1-1, 24 points - 11th place.
29/12: Chelsea (a), Premier League, Lost 1-2, 24 points - 12th place.
01/01: Man United (h), Premier League, Won 2-0, 27 points - 10th place.
06/01: Leeds (h), FA Cup 3rd Round, Won 1-0.
11/01: Crystal Palace (a), Premier League, Drew 1-1, 28 points - 10th place.
18/01: Sheffield United (h), Premier League, Drew 1-1, 29 points - 10th place.
21/01: Chelsea (a), Premier League, Drew 2-2, 30 points - 10th place.
27/01: Bournemouth (a), FA Cup 4th Round, Won 2-1.
02/02: Burnley (a), Premier League, Drew 0-0, 31 points - 10th place.
Average placing last 20 years: 3rd (3rd in the Premier League)
Biggest win: Arsenal 1 - 4 Newcastle United (25/08/1923)
Biggest defeat: Arsenal 5 - 0 Newcastle United (09/12/2000)