Facing what looks set to be a must-win showdown on Saturday evening, Arsenal will welcome fellow strugglers Newcastle to the Emirates.
Sacrificing their spot at the top of the Premier League table, Mikel Arteta’s downbeat squad have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders when they return to north London and they will be firmly under the microscope.
In the midst of what has been their own public rut and continuing to show a string of major issues on either side of March’s international break, Eddie Howe’s position at St. James’ Park has come under real scrutiny.
With all eyes falling on north London this weekend, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Arsenal vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tips.
Arsenal’s public rut
While Arsenal might have found themselves holding a commanding nine-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table last month, the Gunners have come crashing back down to earth in a nightmare fashion.
Last seen getting hit with what could prove to be a season-defining 2-1 defeat away at bitter title foes Manchester City last weekend, Arsenal have also sacrificed their spot in pole position.
Opening Saturday’s return to north London sat in silver medal position, Arteta’s downbeat squad have come under plenty of recent scrutiny and they face what is a must-win showdown here.
While Arsenal might have dragged themselves to a Champions League semi-final ticket earlier in the month as they clinched a 1-0 aggregate win against Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon, Saturday’s hosts have recorded just a single victory from their last six matchups across all competitions.
Enduring a public struggle and in the midst of their worst rut of the season, Arsenal have also notched just a sole strike at the Emirates in almost 300 minutes of action.
Bet Builder Tip: Arsenal over 1.5 cards @ 6/5 with 1xBet
Serious pressure on Howe
While the Newcastle hierarchy might have publicly backed Howe this month, large portions of the St. James’ Park support have made their frustrations clear.
Hit with a late 2-1 defeat at home against former club Bournemouth last weekend, Saturday’s guests appear destined for a woeful bottom-half finish and they have watched their European dreams take a criticl blow on either side of March’s international break.
Heading into the fortnight interval with an infamous 2-1 defeat against arch-rivals Sunderland, Newcastle have lost each of their previous three consecutive Premier League appearances.
Likewise, watching their Champions League adventure come to a thumping end last month as they slumped to an 8-3 aggregate defeat against Barcelona, Howe’s struggling squad have also gained a reputation for their glaring issues on the road.
In fact, Newcastle have recorded just a pair of Premier League wins away from St. James’ Park so far this calendar year and they travel to north London pencilled in as a major underdog.
Bet Builder Tip: Sven Botman over 0.5 fouls @ 7/10 with BetUS
The return of Gyokeres
Forced to shockingly settle for a spot on the bench away at Manchester City last weekend, Viktor Gyokeres’ omission certainly raised plenty of eyebrows in north London.
Only making a late seven-minute cameo at the Etihad, Gyokeres will almost certainly be handed a full recall on Saturday evening and should spearhead Arsenal’s attack.
Despite enduring a tricky start to life in north London, the Swedish international has enjoyed an eye-catching run on either side of March’s international break.
Dragging Sweden to a famous World Cup return this summer, the former Sporting Lisbon star has registered 12 Premier League goals in his maiden campaign among England’s elite.
Looking to test what has become an incredibly leaky Newcastle defence this weekend, Gyokeres has notched six goals in as many appearances for club and country.
Bet Builder Tip: Viktor Gyokeres over 0.5 shots on target @ 7/10 with Dachbet
Arsenal vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tips
- Arsenal over 1.5 cards
- Sven Botman over 0.5 fouls
- Viktor Gyokeres over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 5/1 with Vegas Land
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