The English Premier League is all set to feature a highly anticipated match when Newcastle United welcome Arsenal tomorrow at St. James Park. Arsenal are among the favorites in this competition but have already gone five points behind the table topper, Man City. With a defeat and a draw in their last two matches in the Premier League, the Gunners stand in 3rd with 18 points and are aiming to get back on the winning track when they visit St. James Park tomorrow.
“You want to be first, you want to win every game. We know the situations that we have to play with this season, but we’re right in the mix. We know the tough challenge that we’re going to face tomorrow, but we’re fully ready for that,“ said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ahead of the match.
On the other hand, Newcastle United are having a difficult time this season. They are winless in their last five league matches, having lost three of them. As a result, the Magpies are now at 12th with 12 points only after nine matches. Let’s see whether they can make a comeback tomorrow against Arsenal at St. James Park.
Stats & Facts
- Arsenal have lost two of their last three visits to St. James Park in the Premier League and won the remaining one.
- Newcastle United won exactly this fixture last season in the league. However, the Magpies have not won back-to-back matches against the Gunners since 1996.
- Newcastle United have lost their last two matches in a row in this competition and are winless in their previous five games. The last time they had a longer run without a win was in 2022.
- Arsenal have already conceded nine goals in their last 5 Premier League matches. But they had previously conceded only eight goals in a combined 19 games.
Team News
Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber has finally returned after being injured for a long time. Now, he is available for the selection tomorrow, but defender Garbiel is uncertain ahead of the match. He did not have a training session for the Newcastle game and remains in doubt for tomorrow.
However, Arsenal will surely miss the service of Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori, Kieran Tierney, and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to their respective injuries.
On the other hand, Newcastle United have a great boost following the return of Anthony Gordon. He returned from a groin injury and played 73 minutes in their Carabao Cup win over Chelsea last week. However, Isak has a slight knock, but he should be available for the selection. Unfortunately, the Magpies will be without Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, and Callum Wilson due to injuries.
Possible Lineup for Newcastle United:
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Isak, Gordon
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber; Rice, Partey; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
Newcastle United have been going through a difficult time in the Premier League for their last five matches. But the great win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup has been a massive boost for the Magpies. They should have the momentum from this match and can challenge Arsenal. But we expect Arsenal to win this match as they are more than desperate to get back on the winning track.
Betfair Odds
Newcastle: 3.85
Draw: 3.66
Arsenal: 1.99
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