Arsenal head to St James’ Park on Sunday knowing they cannot afford further slip-ups in the Premier League title race.
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The Gunners already trail leaders Liverpool by five points, and now face a trip to a ground that has become something of a fortress against them.
Newcastle have beaten Arsenal in each of their last three home meetings without conceding, their best run against the North London side in over half a century.
Newcastle v Arsenal, Sunday, 16:30 BST
Newcastle v Arsenal tips
• Under 2.5 goals – 18/25 with Bet365
• Jurrien Timber to make 2+ tackles – 33/100 with Bet365
• Bukayo Saka to have 1+ shot on target - 61/100 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Under 2.5 goals
This season, Newcastle’s games have been defined by defensive discipline rather than attacking fireworks. Eddie Howe’s men remain defensively solid this season with four clean sheets in five games.
Their five league matches so far have produced just six goals in total - the lowest tally in the division. With Arsenal also seeing their last two away league games finishing with just one goal scored in each game, the smart play looks to be a low-scoring affair.
Given Bet365’s 18/25 odds, this aligns well with Newcastle’s struggles up front (failing to score in five of their last seven league matches) and their league-best xG against of just 2.6.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are fewer than three goals scored in the game between Newcastle and Arsenal.
Jurrien Timber to make 2+ tackles
Jurrien Timber has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers defensively this season. The Dutchman ranks inside the league’s top four for total tackles (17) and is averaging a remarkable 4.5 per 90 minutes.
Newcastle are side that rely heavily on transitions and wide overloads through Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga or Harvey Barnes, Timber will almost certainly be called into action.
Bet365’s 33/100 price may be short, but it reflects the high probability of Timber hitting this target of two tackles with ease.
Tip: Jurrien Timber to make 2+ tackles @ 33/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Jurrien Timber makes at least two tackles against Newcastle
Bukayo Saka to have 1+ shot on target
Bukayo Saka comes into this clash chasing a milestone as he sits on 99 Premier League goal involvements (54 goals, 45 assists) and is one away from becoming the eighth Arsenal player to reach 100.
He has been directly involved in six of Arsenal’s ten league goals this season, and remains their main outlet in attack.
Even against Newcastle’s resilient defence, he’s likely to test Nick Pope at least once. Bet365’s 61/100 odds on Saka registering a shot on target feels a solid value considering his record in big away fixtures.
Tip: Bukayo Saka to have 1+ shot on target @ 61/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Bukayo Saka plays at least one shot on target against Newcastle.
Newcastle v Arsenal odds
• Newcastle – 5/2 with Bet365
• Draw – 12/5 with Bet365
• Arsenal – 11/10 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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