The Super Sunday is all set to feature a highly anticipated match in the English Premier League between Arsenal and Newcastle United. For the last two seasons, Arsenal has been one of the title contenders in the league. They were so close to winning the league title the previous season, but Manchester United lifted the trophy in the end.
However, the Gunners are also one of the strongest title contenders along with Liverpool and Manchester City. Although they have dropped some points at the mid-season, they have earned more points in their last league games than any other sides in the Premier League.
But Arsenal have suffered a surprise defeat in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Portuguese club FC Porto won the first leg against the Gunners thanks to Galeno’s late goal. However, Arsenal are now desperate to bounce back when they host Newcastle United tonight.
Stats &F Facts
- Arsenal have won more points than any other team in the league from the last five gameweeks, winning five out of five.
- The Gunners have an excellent home record against Newcastle United. They are unbeaten in their last 11 home meetings with the Magpies in the English Premier League.
- Newcastle United have already defeated Arsenal this season, winning at St. James Park back in November. A win would see them completing the league double over Arsenal for the first time since the 1994-1995 season.
- Although Arsenal have a strong record at Etihad Stadium, they had failed to score in any of their last three meetings with Newcastle United.
- Arsenal have kept 30 clean sheets against Newcastle United in the Premier League – the most clean sheets for a Premier League club against a single opponent in this tournament.
- Newcastle United have failed to score a league goal at Emirate Stadium since 2014.
Team News
Fabio Vieira has been out of the squad for the last three months for a groin injury. However, he has made his return last week with the match against FC Porto, but Thomas Party remains in doubt ahead of tonight’s game. The Gunners will miss the service of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to their respective injury.
As for the Magpies, they are missing the genuine number nine since Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak got injured. Alexander Isak is making progress, but tonight’s match comes too soon for him. However, Newcastle’s injury list includes Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Joelinton, and Elliot Anderson.
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Jorginho; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Possible Lineup for Newcastle United:
Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Gordon, Barnes
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle
Following five straight wins in the Premier League, Arsenal are looking to extend their winning run to stay in the title race. Except for the match in the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal showed their attacking prowess in the Premier League. Arsenal have scored 14 goals in their last three league games and conceded only one.
Moreover, Arsenal will have tremendous support from the gallery for being the home side against Fulham. Therefore, it will be difficult for the Magpies to win against Arsenal at Emirate Stadium.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.35
Draw: 5.75
Newcastle: 8.80
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