This is Why Arsenal Are Now Confident Newcastle Can Break 25-Year Record vs Man City

Arsenal's title hopes have received a significant boost as Newcastle United emerges as a potential giant-killer against Manchester City, eyeing a historic 25-year unbeaten record at the Etihad Stadium. No team has avoided defeat at Man City’s home in the Premier League since 2001, a streak spanning over two decades of dominance under various managers[1].

Arsenal insiders are increasingly optimistic about Newcastle's chances in their upcoming clash, scheduled amid a tight title race. With Arsenal leading the Premier League on 56 points from 25 games (17W-5D-3L, +32 GD), they sit just ahead of Man City (53 points from 26, 16W-5D-5L, +30 GD)[2][6]. A Newcastle victory could derail City's momentum, especially given Arsenal's own poor historical record in final run-ins.

Over the last four seasons, Arsenal have faltered dramatically in their last 12 games: 18 points (2021-22), 31 (2022-23, still short of City's 32), and 27 in 2024-25 behind Liverpool's title win[1]. This pattern hands City a psychological edge, but Newcastle's form offers hope. They've shown resilience, winning 4 of their last 5 before a recent dip, and boast a strong head-to-head edge recently against Arsenal (e.g., 2-0 and 1-0 wins in cups)[2][3][4].

Key factors fueling Arsenal's confidence:

• Newcastle's attack led by Alexander Isak (23 goals), outpacing Arsenal's Kai Havertz (9)[4].
• Man City's vulnerabilities: Only 1 draw vs Arsenal this season (W0-D1-L0)[5], and a mid-table slump earlier[1].
• Arsenal's solid away form (W7-D4-L2) and Big Six record (W2-D3-L2) suggest they can capitalize if Newcastle delivers[7][9].

Newcastle's potential record-breaking win—ending City's Etihad fortress—could equalize the title race, banishing Arsenal's run-in demons. With both teams unbeaten in recent stretches (Arsenal no loss in 4), Magpies' upset is Arsenal's best shot at glory[1][8].

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