The Gunners sit atop of the table and have genuine ambitions of securing their first Premier League title since their invincible 2003/04 season.
Newcastle, meanwhile, currently occupy the final Champions League qualification spot and hold ambitions of qualifying for Europe, less than 12 months after they were embroiled in a battle for survival.
The pair have had numerous standout players this season and, therefore, it’s unsurprising to see them well represented in this team.
Here, courtesy of OLBG who have collected all the best-performing players on Premier League Fantasy Football and made a ‘Team of the Season so far’, we take a look at which Newcastle United players have made the cut - and which other players deserve ‘honourable mentions’ for their contributions.
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5. LB: Dan Burn
Burn’s performances at left-back this season have been sensational. He has accumulated 89 fantasy points. Photo: Gareth Copley
6. CM: Martin Odegaard
Odegaard has taken Arsenal to a new level this season and is one of the key reasons for their stunning start to the season. He has accumulated 119 fantasy points. Photo: Gareth Copley
7. CM: Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City may not be hitting the heights we all expect of them this season, however, De Bruyne has still had an impressive campaign. He has accumulated 108 fantasy points. Photo: Shaun Botterill
8. CM: Pascal Gross
Gross has been one of Brighton’s star performers this season and has accumulated 93 fantasy points. Photo: Mike Hewitt