When Arsenal FC visits Newcastle United it will be a Saturday lunchtime fixture featuring two sides that started the season strong but have since fallen off. Both sides have dropped off the pace from where they need/expected/hoped to be; by 5 points.
The North Londoners are five from the top, where Manchester City currently rule the roost while the Magpies are five behind the side they just beat last night, Chelsea, in the League Cup.
Arsenal FC at Newcastle United FYIs
Kickoff: Sat. Nov. 2, 12:30pm GMT, St. James Park
Starting XI Predictions:ย ย Arsenalย ย ย Newcastle United
Team News:ย ย Arsenalย ย Newcastle United
PL Form:ย Arsenalย ย DWWLDย ย ย Newcastleย ย LDDLL
PL Standings: Arsenalย 3rd,ย 18 ptsย ย ย Newcastle Unitedย 12th, 12 pts
Google Result Probability:ย Arsenalย 49%ย Draw 26%ย ย Newcastle United 25%
The Blues currently have dibs on fifth place, i.e. the last guaranteed UEFA Europa League slot. As for this weekend, one has to wonder if, on the Arsenal side, Gabriel Magalhaes will be available for this match. Ditto, on the opposite touchline, but with Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak.
Starting XI Predictions
Arsenal FCย
David Raya (GK); Ben White, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Jurrien Timber; Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey โ Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Newcastle United
Nick Pope (GK); Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes
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