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Arsenal v Newcastle match preview
Arsenal’s slump in form means they face the real prospect of missing out on second place in the Premier League – and this weekend’s match with Newcastle is a big test.
The Gunners go into the weekend just two points ahead of Newcastle with neither side yet to confirm a Champions League place with two games remaining.
Eddie Howe’s side have already won three games against Arsenal this season, 1-0 in the Premier League and 2-0 in both legs of the League Cup semi-final. No team has ever beaten the Gunners four times in a single campaign.
Arsenal are winless in their last four home games in all competitions and need a top-notch display against the in-form visitors.
Arsenal v Newcastle team news
Declan Rice missed Arsenal’s draw with Liverpool with a hamstring strain but the England midfielder is back in training and has a chance of playing at the weekend.
Leandro Trossard also hurt his hamstring at Anfield so is a doubt to feature, while Mikel Merino is suspended.
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Newcastle defender Sven Botman made his return to the starting XI against Chelsea but is injured again while Joelinton, Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier are all also misssing.
Arsenal v Newcastle expected line-ups
Arsenal: Raya; Calafiori, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Sterling, Martinelli
Newcastle: Pope; Murphy, Krafth, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Barnes, Guimaraes, Tonali, Gordon; Isak
Arsenal v Newcastle stats
- In 9 of the last 11 Arsenal matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Arsenal matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Arsenal home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Arsenal matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Arsenal home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Newcastle matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Newcastle matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Newcastle have won 6 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Newcastle have won 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Newcastle have won 5 of the last 7 matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
How can you watch Arsenal v Newcastle?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League in the UK, and can be streamed on the Sky Sports app and through Now.
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Prediction
A draw is a good result for both sides as they look to secure a top-five finish, so back a scoring draw in the sunshine.
Arsenal 2-2 Newcastle
