This weekend Premier League match takes place between Arsenal and Newcastle. Arsenal takes on Newcastle United in a match that will be important for both teams. They seek to compete for the title again this season. Mikel Arteta‘s side has shown great character over the last few weeks coping with injuries and still getting results. Arsenal will be looking to have advantage of home support, play to their high-pressing and attacking transitions. This is in order to find space against the well-organized Newcastle defence. Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard will be key to breaking through the Newcastle backline.
Newcastle Searching for the Consistency
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have had a mixed campaign. They are in forcing nature to balance domestic commitments with their European ones. They have put together some periods of attacking play. However, inconsistency has held them back for a charge for a top-four spot. Moreover, this is an opportunity to draw a line in the sand against one of the best teams in the league with their trip to North London. Howe will expect creativity from Bruno Guimarães in midfield to get the better of Arsenal’s defence.
The Key Battles to Watch
The contest in midfield could determine the fate of the match. The quality and talent of Declan Rice to protect Arsenal’s defense comes up against the physicality and pressing of Newcastle. Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba will need to be alert to Isak’s movement inside and around the box.
Prediction
Arsenal have been strong at home and Newcastle have been finding their feet; therefore, it is expected Arsenal will get the victory here, although it will be competitive, Arsenal’s attacking strength and depth may be telling. Moreover, in what is set to be an examination of intensity, a predicted result looks most likely to be a 2-1 victory for Arteta’s operation.
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