As for the visitors, despite still dealing with a string of injury issues, Newcastle have continued to show some very impressive resolve. Despite only managing to play out a 0-0 draw against rock-bottom Norwich when opening February, Steve Bruce s men did manage to book their spot in the fifth round of this year s FA Cup thanks to a dramatic 3-2 win away at League One outfit Oxford last week. Also pulling off what was a stunning fightback to snatch two injury-time strikes away at Goodison and leave with a point intact, the Magpies are enjoying an eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions that stems back to New Year s Day. More impressive, also unbeaten in their last four top-flight appearances, the one-time Sunderland boss finds his side on their most successful run since November 2018. However, while only their goal difference is keeping them behind Sunday s hosts and climbing into the top half of the Premier League table, they do hold a worrying record against the Gunners. Losing their last three straight matchups against Arsenal, Newcastle have lost 12 of their last 13 Premier League matches against Sunday s hosts.
Team News
Newcastle are still missing a raft of senior players, although Joelinton and Miguel Almiron are expected to return.
Yoshinori Muto and Dwight Gayle will be assessed but Andy Carroll remains out.
Key Factors to Consider
Along with losing their last three meetings against Arsenal, Newcastle have lost 12 of their last 13 Premier League matchups against the Gunners.
However, Newcastle are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matchups, their best run since November 2018.
Arsenal have drawn their last four top-flight matchups on the bounce.
The Gunners have won just six of their 25 Premier League games this season (D13 L6), their lowest tally after 25 league games in a season since 1912.
Newcastle have not scored a goal at the Emirates since December 2014.
Conclusion
While Arsenal might open Sunday s contest as a landslide favorite with the bookmakers, Newcastle do have a growing reputation for their new-found resolve. Unbeaten in their last four Premier League matchups, their best run since November 2018, Steve Bruce s side will travel to North London quietly confident of causing an upset this weekend. Although the Gunners may have snatched a 1-0 win when the two sides faced earlier in the season, Sunday could prove to be a cagey encounter. With five of the last seven matchups between Newcastle and Arsenal seeing under 2.5 goals at full-time, we re backing few goals at the Emirates this weekend.
Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
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