Leandro Trossard has spoken about his excitement ahead of Arsenal’s forthcoming Premier League encounter with Newcastle United, emphasising his enjoyment of playing in high-profile matches. The Belgian forward believes these occasions bring out the best in players and says he relishes the challenge they present.
Newcastle have emerged as one of the league’s strongest clubs in recent seasons, building a reputation for organisation, intensity and resilience. They proved difficult opponents for Arsenal last term and famously ended the Gunners’ Carabao Cup campaign at the semi-final stage. Despite a less consistent start to the current campaign, hindered by the absence of Alexander Isak and other challenges, Newcastle remain a side capable of troubling any opponent.
Trossard embraces the big stage
Speaking to Arsenal Media, Trossard explained his mindset towards facing top-level competition. He said, “I always look forward to any game, but obviously the big games are what you play football for. So I can’t wait to play these games. We have got a lot of these big games at the start of the season, and obviously they are tough games, but you always have to play big games during the season as well, so you need to make sure you’re ready for it. We have played well so far this season, and it can give us a lot of confidence going into the next games.”
His comments reflect the attitude expected of an experienced player in a squad competing at the highest level. By viewing these matches as opportunities rather than obstacles, Trossard highlights the importance of mental preparation as much as technical ability.
Arsenal’s approach to Newcastle
While Arsenal will enter the match with confidence following encouraging early-season performances, they cannot afford to underestimate their opponents. Newcastle, even in a period of adjustment, remain a formidable force, particularly with their physicality and tactical discipline. For Arsenal, the challenge will be to maintain composure, break down a determined defence and convert possession into decisive moments.
Supporters will share Trossard’s enthusiasm for this type of contest, with big fixtures often providing the stage for memorable performances. If Arsenal can combine their attacking rhythm with defensive focus, the trip to face Newcastle could serve as another step forward in their campaign. For Trossard, it is precisely the kind of match he relishes, one that tests character as much as quality.
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Newcastle is a big game. Our previous performances in big games – Liverpool and City were NOT good performances.
In fairness though we have the players to win any game on any given day if the balance of the team is correct.
Arsenal just don’t install that kind of confidence though…
This new narrative is getting a bit boring. We are typically strong in “big” games. This one will probably be close. Out of the last four games v Newcastle, three of them ended in 1-0, and one we won 4-1.
Prior to the 1-0 loss the other weekend, the last time Liverpool beat us was in the 2021-22 season! Over 1200 days! In that time we beat them twice, and drew four times. This time we still held them in open play. We lost by a worldie from a set piece. These are what are now famously called “fine margins” among the top teams.
Man City was a draw, not a loss, and regardless of our attacking problems currently, it’s always going to be hard to beat a world class team that parks the bus with 10 players.
YES – there has been regression in our attacking prowess, and a lack of pace, fluency and connection in recent games, and everyone’s aware of it. But we are hardly bad. We’re scoring more goals than Newcastle this season. I expect us to win narrowly.
Arsenal must go back to basic, where we starts game at break neck speed.
Two much build up play, more balls over the top and become more unpredictable
Or at a minimum, not taking 6 bloody touches before every pass…
Faster movements daze and confuse the opposition. And it’s way more fun to watch!