Newcastle will be looking to bridge the gap between them and
the 4th placed side as they travel to the Emirates Stadium to take
on an in-form Arsenal side. With only 5 points separating the two sides, a win
for the magpies could really bring them back into the foray for a Champions
league spot.
Arsenal will be looking to extend their winning streak and
cement their 4th place position in the table. Despite their disappointing
exit from the Champions League last week, the gunners will be in high spirits
after their comprehensive 3-0 mid-week victory over AC Milan.
Wenger has also received much needed reinforcements from his
infirmary with Arteta, Benayoun, and Ramsey deemed fit to participate in the
match. In addition, Santos, who has been out for 3 months with a broken ankle looks
set to at least make the bench.
Newcastle, while surpassing expectations this season, are
going through a tough patch as they were unable to find a win in their last 3
matches and were lucky to salvage a point from a late goal against Sunderland
in their last fixture.
Probable line-ups:
Arsenal (4-2-3-1):
Sczcesny- Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs -Song, Arteta – Gervinho, Rosicky,
Walcott – Van Persie.
Newcastle (4-4-2): Krul – Simpson, Coloccini, Williamson,
Santon – Gutierezz, Tiote, Cabaye, Taylor – Cisse, Ba.
Arsenal and Newcastle played out one of the most
entertaining games last season when the Magpies fought back from 4 goals down
to earn a draw in the dying minutes at St. James Park.
Neither managers are expected to make any major changes to
their side ahead of this match; however, we could see Alan Pardew opting to
field an extra man in midfield at the expense of Cisse.
Interesting Facts:
·
Arsenal have had a player sent off in each of
their last 3 matches against Newcastle
·
Arsenal have come back from behind to win in
their last 3 EPL games.
·
No Premier League team in history has ever come
from behind to win in 4 consecutive matches.
·
Arsenal have scored in stoppage time in each of
their last 3 EPL matches.
·
Newcastle United have conceded 3 goals in 4 of
their last 6 away matches in the Premier League.
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