History of the Newcastle United v Arsenal fixture
Arsenal face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 80 games played, Gunners have recorded 20 wins, and Newcastle United have come away with 40 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James Park was was two seasons ago, in August 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 29 Dec | Arsenal | 7 - 3 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 12 Mar | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Newcastle Utd. | 0-0 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Newcastle Utd. | 4 - 4 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 07 Nov | Arsenal | 0 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 27 Oct | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 4 | Arsenal | League Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Mar | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. While Magpies have scored 10, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.
Arsenal's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Gunners, and 5 goals against.
Newcastle United see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 37 games played so far,
Arsenal's total of 70 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 14 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Arsenal are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Newcastle United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Arsenal | 4 successive away victories. 9 games since last away draw. 10 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here