Newcastle vs Arsenal

On Dec 5, when Newcastle play hosts to Arsenal at St. James Park, a lot will be at stake. Arsenal would be looking to continue their unbeaten run while Newcastle would like to get full points off this game after losing the last two home ties. While Arsenal are coming off a successful away win last week, Newcastle will still be trying to get over their drubbing at the hands of Blackburn, last week. A win could take Newcastle to the 10^th position on the table but a draw or loss may see them slipping after the week’s draw are completed.

Another important issue under the scanner is the players of Newcastle publicly announcing their support to the team boss Allardyce after there were reports of discrepancies within the team. If history is recollected, Allardyce, the once Bolton manager was a pain for the Gunners and had helped Bolton get better of the Gunners several times. Arsenal will surely miss the services of Fabregas and Diaby, both are out due to injuries. However Gilberto and Denilson can prove as worthy replacements. The Gunners will also be expecting their lead scorer and striker, Adebayor to delier with the foot once again.

Newcastle on the other hand can expect from Martins, what he has been doing all this season, scoring goals. Having lost 6 of their last 10 premiership encounters there is no ways but looking upwards for Newcastle now. Viduka is another player that can deliver the goods for Newcastle and the charisma of Michael Owen cannot be ignored as well but the problem for Newcastle is their form and fitness. With the crowd behind them the Newcastle would be looking to revive their messy campaign and beating the top team would be the best start and so there will be all to play for once the whistle blows.

Prediction: 2-2