Arsenal desperate to return to winning ways after back-to-back league defeats
Newcastle eager to bounce back despite dismal record at the Emirates
Recommended bet: Arsenal to win & both teams to score
Defeats to Bournemouth and title rivals Manchester City have seen Arsenal’s Premier League lead disappear, but with the Citizens in FA Cup semi-final action this weekend, the Gunners have a great chance to regain pole position by beating out-of-form Newcastle.
The Magpies have dropped to a disappointing 14th spot after a poor second half to the campaign and have to overcome a poor record at the Emirates to get back on track.
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Team news
Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori are doubtful for Arsenal, but Bukayo Saka is expected to return in what will be a real boost for the title contenders.
Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento are struggling for the Magpies, while Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar are out and midfielder Joelinton is suspended.
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The stats
Both teams have scored in six of Arsenal’s last eight league games.
Newcastle have lost their last four matches, while nine of the Magpies last 10 league outings have featured at least three goals.
Eddie Howe’s side have found the net in their last 18 matches.
Newcastle have claimed just one draw and suffered 12 defeats in their last 13 visits to the Emirates.
Arsenal have only won one of their last six matches across all competitions.
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Prediction
It was only a few weeks ago that talk around Arsenal was about winning four trophies this season, but two chances have already slipped away and their Premier League challenge is in danger of derailing.
Successive defeats to Bournemouth and new leaders Manchester City has cranked up the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side, which means they can ill-afford another slip-up against Newcastle on Saturday, a few days before the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.
They are perhaps fortunate that they come up against a Newcastle team in a slump, with the lack of depth in Eddie Howe’s squad having been exposed.
The Magpies have lost eight of their last 11 games in the Premier League, which has seen them slip to 14th, while their record at Arsenal is horrendous.
They have lost on 12 of their last 13 visits, which provides optimism that the Gunners can steady the ship and claim three more priceless points.
However, despite their recent issues, the Magpies have found the net in each of their last 18 games and they should be able to get on the scoresheet, even though it would take a huge leap of faith to suggest they will emerge from north London with the points.
Backing Arsenal to win a game where both teams score looks the way to go.
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