Newcastle United - Arsenal FC, 29 Dicembre 2013 Premiere League

Newcastle maintained their electric form on Boxing Day with a 5-1 thumping of Stoke City. That game looked to be a trap for the Toons at the outset, but 2 red cards from Stoke saw the game turn into a frenzy of opportunities for the home side. They've now won 7 of their last 9 Premier League games. Alan Pardew's side rarely experience a draw, so this game could get very entertaining as both sides will fancy their ability to win. Loic Remy netted another 2 goals on Boxing Day and his good form will be needed here as he plays against long-time admirer Arsene Wenger. Newcastle fans will be all up for this one, so expect a stadium in full voice as the game gets underway, lending the home side a welcome boost. Ryan Taylor is out, while Jonas Gutierrez faces a late fitness test.

Arsenal enter the weekend in first place after capturing a 3-1 comeback win to West Ham. Theo Walcott and Lukas Podolski starred, grabbing all the goals and handing their team a much-needed boost after lengthy injury spells. The Gunners had been winless in their previous 4 games in all competitions, but to be fair, they faced the likes of Chelsea, Napoli (CL), Everton, and Man City. The next 5 or so games look very favorable for the away side as their schedule lightens up a bit before their February stretch of Liverpool, Man United, and Bayern Munich (CL). Thus, emphasis for a result here Sunday will be paramount as they could very well take a stranglehold on first place for the foreseeable future. Aaron Ramsey limped off on Boxing Day and will join Oxlade-Chamberlain, Diaby, and Sanogo on the sidelines. Koscielny is a doubt but is very close to a return.

Newcastle United - Arsenal FC
2013/2014 English Premier League, Round 19
Date: 29.December.2013 - 14:30 CET
Stadium: St. James Park - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Referee: Lee Probert

 

Possible line-ups

 

Newcastle:
Keeper: Krul
Defenders: Santon,, Coloccini, Williamson, Debuchy
Midfielders: Gouffran, Cabaye, Tiote, Sissoko, Ben Arfa
Forwards: Remy
Manager: Alan Pardew
Injured: R. Taylor
Booked: -

Arsenal:
Keeper: Szczesny
Defenders: Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs
Midfielders: Walcott, Wilshere, Arteta, Ozil, Podolski
Forwards: Giroud
Manager: Arsene Wenger
Injured: Chamberlain, Ramsey, Sanogo, Diaby, Koscielny
Booked: -

 

 

Head-to-Head

 

Last Meeting: 19.05.2013, Newcastle - Arsenal 0:1
Wins Newcastle: 58
Wins Arsenal: 59
Draws: 34

 

 

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