Newcastle vs Arsenal Preview and Tips

Newcastle vs Arsenal Preview

The end of the Premier League season is approaching. There are 4 more rounds left until the end of the championship, and the battle at the top and at the bottom of the table is equally interesting.  Newcastle vs Arsenal definitely deserves the epithet of this round derby.

There is a 13-point difference between the two teams here. Arsenal are 2nd with 78 points while Newcastle are 3rd with 65 points. Newcastle United have consistently punched above their weight so far this season. Arsenal, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have exceeded expectations this season. The Gunners thrashed Chelsea by 3-1. While the Magpies can always be relied upon to deliver the goods in the final third – scoring at least twice in all of their recent eight wins – their defensive acumen has deserted them at the wrong time, with just one clean sheet to boast from their last 15 matches in all competitions.

Both sides will have equal chances to win this game. The first mutual match of the season between these teams played at the beginning of the year at the Emirates, was dominated by Arsenal players, but in the end, it still ended without goals. After a run of 18 matches with at least one goal against Newcastle United in the Premier League, Arsenal have failed to find the back of the net in their last two such matches against the Magpies. Arsenal have kept 29 clean sheets against Newcastle United in the Premier League – more than they have managed against any other team in the competition.

Team News

When we compare the Newcastle vs Arsenal line ups, the visitors have the better squad but Newcastle have one of the most balanced teams in the league. The good times are back at St James’ Park and one of Newcastle’s best performers has been striker Callum Wilson, who is proving a real handful for Premier League defences. Arsenal boss Arteta admitted concern over defender Gabriel Magalhaes when he came off injured in the dying embers of their win over Chelsea, especially with one first-choice defender in William Saliba (back) sure to miss out once more.

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