Will Newcastle close the gap on Arsenal this weekend?
Newcastle United vs Arsenal - 04/11/2023
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Saturday’s late kick-off in the Premier League promises to be an intriguing battle, with Newcastle United entertaining Arsenal at St. James’ Park.
The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in the EFL Cup in midweek, with Newcastle dispatching Manchester United and Arsenal losing to West Ham United.
In the Premier League, however, second-placed Arsenal remain unbeaten this season and find themselves seven points clear of sixth-placed Newcastle.
Eddie Howe’s side claimed a 3-0 victory over Man Utd at Old Trafford on Wednesday, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup in the process.
The Magpies have now won seven of their last 11 encounters across all competitions, suffering a solitary defeat in the process.
Let’s not forget that Newcastle lost three of their opening four Premier League matches this term, falling to Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Since then, however, Howe’s men have taken 14 points from a possible 18, chalking up a six-game unbeaten streak in the league.
Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham on Wednesday, with Martin Odegaard scoring a 96th-minute consolation goal.
The Gunners have now managed to win just one of their previous four away games in all competitions, enduring two defeats in the process.
That said, Mikel Arteta’s side boast an unbeaten record in the Premier League this season, having picked up seven wins and three draws to remain withing touching distance of Spurs.
It is also worth noting that Arsenal have conceded a measly eight goals this term, meaning they possess the second-best defensive record in the division.
Head-to-head: Arsenal have lost just one of their last 11 meetings with Newcastle across all competitions, picking up eight wins along the way.
In the Premier League, the Gunners have won eight of their previous 10 matches against the Magpies, suffering a solitary defeat in the process.
Team news: Newcastle’s lengthy injury list contains Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Javier Manquillo and Matt Targett.
As for Arsenal, they are currently without the injured quartet of Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, Emile Smith Rowe and Jurrien Timber.
Although Newcastle have been flying of late, unbeaten Arsenal will back themselves come away from St. James’ Park with all three points in the bag.
Forebet predicts that both teams will score on Saturday. However, Arsenal look set to edge out Newcastle by a single goal.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
EPL
213445
2
1 - 2
2.93
8°
2.50
2.80
3.25
2.50
no
no
no
1 - 0(0 - 0)
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