Arsenal currently top the Premier league table on goal difference and Wenger would be definitely pleased with that feat. The optimism after the City win faded away to some extent after the humble defeat to Southampton. Although Arsenal were unlucky in some of the decisions. the Saints completely deserved their victory.
However, if there was any doubt regarding the title credentials of Arsenal, it quickly ended with their comfortable victory against Bournemouth. This was a side that beat Manchester United and Chelsea in successive games and to win against them in such a fashion is truly a statement of intent.
There was no surprise with respect to the fact that Mezut Ozil was their best player once again. The German provided a number of key passes and had the forwards converted them, he may have broken the Premier league assist record with half the number of games still to spare.
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There was no surprise with respect to the fact that Mezut Ozil was their best player once again. The German provided a number of key passes and had the forwards converted them, he may have broken the Premier league assist record with half the number of games still to spare.
Whereas Arsenal are brimming with confidence, they would be facing a Newcastle side who are in the bottom three and have been flirting with relegation this season. Their last two games ended in defeats with the latest one courtesy of a howler from their goalkeeper Karl Darlow who had made his first Premier league appearance against West Brom.
Wenger may bring back Koscielny into the starting line up, although Gabriel scored a goal against Bournemouth. Sanchez may not be completely fit to start with Flamini also most likely to miss out. Newcastle have been quite unlucky with injuries with Anita the latest casualty. However,Elliot may just make it in time for the game on Saturday. The gunners would be expected to cruise in this one since they are at home and Newcastle have been quite rubbish of late. However, the only thing predictable about this season is its unpredictability.
Arsenal Starting 11:
Cech, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Bellerin, Chambers, Ramsey, Campbell, Walcott, Ozil , Giroud
Newcastle Starting 11:
Elliot, Coloccini, Janmaat, Mbemba, Dummett, Sissoko, Tiote,Colback, Wijnaldum, Perez, Mitrovic
Predicted Score:
Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle
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