PL: Newcastle United v Arsenal

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Arsenal head into Saturday’s clash at St. James' Park eager to shake off last weekend’s frustrating 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Currently five points off top spot in third, the Gunners have won three of their last six league matches but two contentious draws and a poor performance at Bournemouth in that span have thrown a little bit of the old handrbrake into a highly competitive top-four race. This fixture lands almost a year from last season's edition, the controversial 1-0 loss that featured a high-profile VAR decision on Joe Willock's ball near the line before Anthony Gordon’s winner. Mikel Arteta faces some squad management pressure that could impact his side's intensity and depth on account of ongoing fixture congestion and injuries affecting Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Takahiro Tomiyasu, and the hopefully-back-soon Martin Ødegaard. Newcastle, meanwhile, have hit a rocky patch, which has put pressure on manager Eddie Howe. Sitting twelfth after starting the season with promise, the Magpies have W0 D2 L3 in their last five league matches, raising questions about consistency and squad fitness. Their form will be a concern as they face an Arsenal side keen to gain ground and avenge last season’s result. Key absences, including Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, and the aforementioned Gordon, have compounded their challenges. Despite this, Newcastle’s home record makes this tie a challenging prospect at a time when the visitors could really use the lift of a signature victory on the road.

It's another big one, so rise, shine, and start your Saturday with the best supporters in Boston!

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