Arsenal – Newcastle United : Back on top at the Emirates 
Saturday night in London is massive for the title race. Arsenal have a chance to move back to the top of the table as soon as the final whistle goes. After a fierce battle with Manchester City, Arsenal know a single point would be enough to go above them again, but a win is what really matters if they want to make a statement. The Emirates crowd want a response after some punishing weeks, both physically and mentally. Against a Newcastle side badly out of sorts, Arsenal have to show they’ve got the backbone of champions.
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Arsenal face a fatigue test 
The London club are going through a tricky spell in April. Arsenal are on a run of four straight domestic defeats, something Mikel Arteta had never had to deal with before. The numbers suggest Arsenal often struggle in spring, with their points return in this month typically well below par. And with a Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid coming next week, it’s hard not to think that’s sitting in the back of a few heads, which makes squad management even more important. Bukayo Saka is also expected to miss out on the right wing, which is a major blow. Arsenal will need Martin Odegaard’s creativity to help crack Newcastle open. Their defence, solid enough at the Etihad, will still have to stay switched on against the Magpies’ quick breaks.
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Newcastle United in survival mode 
The visitors arrive in the capital on a downer. Three straight Premier League defeats have piled the pressure on Eddie Howe ahead of this trip to Arsenal. Mathematically, Newcastle are not safe yet, so there’s plenty of tension attached to this one. History, though, isn’t on their side: Newcastle have not won at the Emirates in 13 visits. Bruno Guimaraes coming back into midfield is a big boost if they’re to make life awkward for Arsenal in the middle of the pitch. Without Anthony Gordon or Tino Livramento, the task looks huge for the Magpies, but surprise is still their best hope against a tired league leader.
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Probable lineups
Arsenal : Raya ; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie ; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice ; Madueke, Havertz, Eze
Newcastle United : Ramsdale ; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall ; Guimaraes, Tonali, Miley ; Murphy, Osula, Barnes
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Football prediction Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Newcastle or draw
Arsenal might be the clear favourite on paper, but they look like a side running low on fuel at the business end of the season. The pressure of trying to reclaim top spot, plus the looming European showdown with Atletico, could weigh heavy on the Gunners’ legs.
Arsenal’s home form has been worrying lately and Newcastle, despite their position in the table, still have players who can punish even a small drop in intensity. A frustrating draw for Arsenal is very much on the cards, with Mikel Arteta’s men looking a touch flat mentally as well.
Expect a tight game, with Newcastle giving it everything as they chase safety and try to take advantage of an Arsenal side that’s not firing with its usual sharpness.
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