FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 17 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Newcastle United fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gunners are clearly on top, winning 51.28% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was just last season, in August 2005, with Arsenal running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 10 DecNewcastle Utd.1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Sun 14 AugArsenal2-0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sun 23 JanArsenal1 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2004/2005Wed 29 DecNewcastle Utd.0 - 1ArsenalPREM
2003/2004Sun 11 AprNewcastle Utd.0 - 0ArsenalPREM
2003/2004Fri 26 SepArsenal3 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sun 09 FebNewcastle Utd.1 - 1ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, During these games, Gunners have smashed 12 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

In complete contrast to Arsenal, Newcastle Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Magpies have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Arsenal sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 21 points from their 11 games. Newcastle Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 9 points from their 12 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal63217211
Newcastle Utd.6231639

FootyMad's prediction ...

Arsenal may be coming up against a decent side in Newcastle Utd., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Gunners. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Newcastle Utd. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.