Newcastle vs. Arsenal is one of the big games this weekend that every football fan will want to watch.
While Arsenal has an unblemished league record to defend in order to keep their title hopes alive, Newcastle has an image to safeguard and will be eager to continue demonstrating their growth under Eddie Howe.
We’ve already highlighted Paul Merson’s prediction for the game; he predicts a 1-1 draw. With that out of the way, I’d want to touch on Dimitar Berbatov and Mark Lawrenson’s predictions in this piece.
Berbatov, like Paul Merson, predicts a draw, though he feels it will be a 2-2 draw, claiming that Newcastle will be exhausted but Arsenal will struggle to win. The former Manchester United player defends his prediction, clarifying on the Metro, “That’s a big game. Newcastle will be tired because of the games they’re playing in all the different competitions at the moment. They’ve had good results so far. It’s possible that Arsenal could lose here, but I’ll play it safe and go for the draw. Prediction: 2-2.”
So, both Merson and Berbatov think that the best Arsenal can hope for on Tyneside, but that result could see us drop to 4th in the title race by the end of the weekend.
Personally I think with the Gunners going back to a full strength side should see us come out on top once again. I’m thinking 2-1 to Arsenal.
What’s your prediction for Newcastle vs. Arsenal?
Sam P
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How can it be a full strength side when Jesus isn’t playing?
The pundit Paul Merson had always been spot on the money when it comes to Arsenal fixtures accurate predictions.
One thing for sure not many goals is expected in this encounter.
Arsenal must be patient and keep the ball, the distribution between Raya to Martinelli and the big German could well tilt the balance.
I am always tickled by tth expression “playing it safe” which generally means so and so predicts a draw.
Most games do not end in draws and more home and more away wins both occur more frequently than draws .
So, predicting a draw is more akin to “playing it UNSAFE”!
Who agrees?
I feel sure that both side will score today, but as for predicting the result, now that I have calmed down from our debacle at West Ham,is fools gold IMO!