Arsenal player Granit Xhaka asked his colleagues to be vigilant. It's understandable, because the squad nicknamed the London Cannon' had bad memories when they met Newcastle last season. Because of Newcastle, they failed to finish in the top four. I think a draw would be better to choose than picking one to win.
Despite Eddie Howe's success forming Newcastle United this season, Arsenal are still likely to win at St. James' Park in terms of their game form is very ready.
Head to head these two teams are also more dominant Arsenal.
However, Arteta knows that Newcastle United this season is very different from previous seasons, so it's only natural that they have to be careful in this very important match.
I feel challenged to place a bet on Arsenal's victory in the midst of a situation where many people doubt Arsenal victory.
At first glance, the match has the makings of a BTTS and over 2.5 goals combo bet... With it lined at around close to a coin flip in some books, I'd say it's a fairly decent bet. Arsenal had over 2.5 goals in their last 10 matches so that statistically assures the over 2.5 goals part. One thing to note tho is Arsenal has been having clean sheets vs Newcastle for most of their recent matches. So it will prolly make for an exciting bet when Arsenal get a couple in and you keep on yelling at your TV for Newcastle to start getting one in too everytime the ball is on the attacking third.
@tokeweed I feel that we won’t witness too many goals in this fixture because both team will try and defend more and try to steal a goal on the counter. Furthermore as a Manchester United fan I’ll be happy if Newcastle drop points and Arsenal gaining points would be a big bonus because if City drop points too then it could derail their treble plans.