Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Arsenal
4-4-2
Newcastle United
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(69) 47 Goals 25 (43)
(53) 42 Assists 13 (24)
(6.8) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
25.6 Average Age 25.7
180.8 Average Height (cm) 181.3
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (1.1)
(54%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 43% (49%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.7)
(1.6) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
André Santos Out 6.71
Vassiriki Abou Diaby Out 7.05
Lukasz Fabianski Out 6.75
Ignasi Miquel Out 6.06
Player Reason Status Rating
Jonás Gutiérrez Out 6.82
Hatem Ben Arfa Out 7.01
Yohan Cabaye Out 7.15
Vurnon Anita Out 6.41
Haris Vuckic Out N/A
Dan Gosling Out 6.06
Steven Taylor Out 6.65
Ryan Taylor Out 6.51
Michael Williamson Out 7.3

Team News

Arsenal
  • Arsenal's injury worries are much less severe than they have been for some time and perhaps with their strongest starting XI available, Wenger will look to enter the second half of the season on a high.
  • His team will be fresh having not played in midweek and they could stick with the side that beat Wigan, with Walcott again getting the nod up front ahead of Giroud.
  • Koscielny is back fit but unlikely to replace either Mertesacker or Vermaelen despite inconsistent form from the latter.
Newcastle United
  • While Tiote returns from suspension Mike Williamson will miss out having picked up his fifth booking of the season against United.
  • James Perch may therefore have to switch to centre-back, with Tiote a straightforward replacement in midfield.
  • With Gutierrez out injured Marveaux will keep his place on the wing, though Gabriel Obertan will also hope for some playing time.
  • Alan Pardew has confirmed that bruising to the ankle of Vurnon Anita will keep the midfielder out of action this weekend, potentially enforcing a move back to two up front

Prediction

  • Arsenal have had a man sent off in three of their last four league matches against Newcastle and there were arguments between opposition players in the most recent match, so there is no love lost between the two sides.
  • The Gunners will come into the game nice and fresh and that could be a big advantage against a Newcastle side not only missing some key players, but that came through a grueling match with United only to lose in the dying minutes.
  • The hosts should therefore be confident of a fourth successive league win and while the visitors will look to contain them early on, fatigue may kick in in the second half.
Prediction:
Arsenal
2
0
Newcastle United
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Latest Comments

 
  • lukkaz

    Yes "Walcott is trash as a main striker" you know a lot about football no doubt.

    24 weeks ago
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  • Rosty

    guess people didn't see the sarcasm in my comment, what a shame... ;)

    24 weeks ago
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  • LessBlues

    Funny how Demba played well yet performance of Arsenal's strikers such that Demba looked surplus to requirements.

    24 weeks ago
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  • wgscheve

    everyone got so excited about walcott not being a phenom already 2 years ago. hes only freaking 23 not even close to his prime. he will be a phenom one day soon

    24 weeks ago
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  • Elbeast

    What a game. Wenger should start thinking about that raise Walcott wanted.

    24 weeks ago
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  • Thypot

    Yes, but it is not the Arsenal way to win... Very strange. We don't make pressing now.

    24 weeks ago
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  • JohnLocke

    lol at drfutballitis_ss

    24 weeks ago
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  • kingunner

    7-3 lol

    24 weeks ago
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  • Audrey

    The goal in football is to score goals, not to keep possession. I can't believe I'm explaining this.

    24 weeks ago
     +3  -2 Report
  • Rosty

    less possession and 3 goals up, what a shame indeed...

    24 weeks ago
     +3  -4 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 Arsenal 21 10 7 73 dwdwww
16 N. United 11 8 19 41 ldldwl

Top Players

Arsenal
Newcastle United
S. Cazorla 7.83
M. Arteta 7.31
T. Walcott 7.21
M. Williamson 7.3
Y. Cabaye 7.15
D. Ba 7.11
T. Walcott 14
S. Cazorla 12
L. Podolski 11
D. Ba 13
P. D. Cissé 8
Y. Cabaye 6
S. Cazorla 11
T. Walcott 10
L. Podolski 9
S. Marveaux 4
H. B. Arfa 2
Y. Cabaye 2

Match Forecast

Arsenal will control the game in the opposition's half  
Arsenal will score as a result of an opposition error  
Newcastle United will be shown a high number of cards  
Arsenal will score as a result of individual skill  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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