Arsenal Vs Newcastle betting preview

Arsenal haven’t played a league match since before Christmas and should be refreshed as they welcome a Newcastle side who produced a spirited performance away at Old Trafford on Boxing day. Choose from over £500 in free bets for this match.

Arsenal – 7^th

Tube strikes meant that Arsenal’s Boxing Day clash against West Ham was cancelled. The extended rest could work in the Gunners favour. Arsenal last defeated Wigan one nil away from home and will look to continue momentum.

Although Arsene Wenger is under pressure, Arsenal are three points away from a Champions League place with a game in hand, and are still in the European cup as well as the FA Cup. Victory against Newcastle will keep them on track.

At times Arsenal have missed the fire power that former striker Robin Van Persie provided. With the January transfer period coming soon, a higher league position could help persuade more stars to the Emirates.

Newcastle – 15^th

James Perch and Papiss Cisse scored goals as well as a Jonny Evans old goal ensured a classic Boxing Day match. Striker Demba Ba is wanted my multiple clubs, including Arsenal, and so a strong performance could be his last for the Toon Army and attract more interest.

Newcastle hasn’t been able to hit the heights they did last season. The defeat was Newcastle’s seventh in nine Premier League games, leaving them in fifteenth, five points above the relegation zone. A stark contrast from last year, where they were pushing for European cup qualification.

Newcastle last won at the Emirates in 2010 when former striker Andy Carroll scored in a one nil victory; however the North London club have only lost four of the past twenty seven league clashes between the two sides.

Both sides will be desperate for three points as they look to kick start their season however Newcastle could struggle without injured Hatem Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Newcastle

2-2 Draw, 16/1 on Sky Bet

Demba Ba first goalscorer, 15/2 on William Hill

Newcastle lead at half-time, draw at full time, 20/1 on Bet 365

Written by Kelvin Morgan

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