Of course, it is impossible to completely escape a city’s feelings and expectations — especially when the club’s all-time leading scorer, Alan Shearer, texts the club captain, Bruno Guimaraes, on the eve of the game. But his message was not one spewing emotion, but a clinical instruction: “Bring that trophy back.”

That has made me so happy!' 👏 'Glad for the lad' 🙌 'Deserves it. Always and forever gave 100%' One ex-player will be getting a medal 🥇

The Gallowgate faithful greeted Arsenal with a giant “Get Into Them” banner. Newcastle obliged. Unusually, Howe switched to a back five, perhaps due to Joelinton’s injury. Kieran Trippier, deployed at wing-back, put in a typically streetwise performance.

Chelsea are winless in their last seven away games in the Premier League (D2 L5) - the Blues' longest winless run on the road since October 2022-February 2023 under Graham Potter (D4 L4). Carabao Cup final: Liverpool face Newcastle at Wembley The Players final round - McIlroy shares lead,

Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard preview Sunday's blockbuster London Derby between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates.

Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard analyze a busy Sunday in the Premier League, where Arsenal won bragging rights over Chelsea, Manchester United cruised past Leicester City, and Fulham upended Spurs.