Preview: Newcastle United VS Arsenal - Prediction & Odds

Newcastle United are set to return to the Premier League action following their stunning victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. The Magpies completed their revenge after their previous Wembley woes and recorded their best away win at Man United in 93 years. On the flip, Arsenal have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup as they lost to West Ham United by a 3-1 margin. Now the Gunners will face off against Newcastle United tomorrow in the league clash in away from home. Arsenal stand in 2nd place with 24 points, while Newcastle United are in 6th with 17 points. Tomorrow's game is a massive chance for the Magpies to reduce the point differences with Arsenal.

Stats&Facts

• Although Newcastle United have been doing great recently, their records against Arsenal are below average. The Magpies just have won only one of their last ten meetings with Arsenal. They lost eight and tied one.
• Arsenal showed their defensive solidity in those meetings with the Magpies. Newcastle United have failed to score a single goal in eight of those ten games in English Premier League.
• At St. James' Park, Arsenal won the second most away matches in the Premier League. They have won 13 away games against Newcastle United. Only Manchester United won more matches than Arsenal against the Magpies.
• Newcastle's star was not well enough at the beginning of the season, but the recovered brilliantly. The Magpies are now unbeaten in their last six games in the English Premier League.

Team News

Eddie Howe rested several first-team players during the match against Machester United in the Carabao Cup. Calum Wilson, Bruno Guimaraes, and Kieran Trippier didn't play in the Carabao Cup. However, these players are expected to be back tomorrow against Arsenal. Unfortunately, Newcastle United will also miss several players due to injuries. Striker Alexandre Isak sustained a groin injury, while Dan Burn, Javier Manquillo, Lewis Miley, Sven Botman, Elliot Anderson, Jacob Murphy, and Harvey Barnes are also out of the squad because of injury. As for Arsenal, Emile Smith Rowe got another injury and will miss tomorrow's game. Thomas Party and Gabriel Jesus are also missing because of their injury issues. Possible Lineup for Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Gordon Possible Lineup for Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli

Prediction: Newcastle 1-1 Arsenal

Arsenal are fighting for the title, while Newcastle's priority is to enter the top four. Winning against Manchester United gives a massive boost to the Magpies. But the Arsenal match will be much more challenging for Newcastle United. Since the two sides are in good form, there is a high chance the game will end in a tie.

Betfair Odds

Newcastle: 2.81 Draw: 3.38 Arsenal: 2.60 Betfair Odds are available on BFB247