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When Arsenal FC visits Newcastle United it will be a Saturday lunchtime fixture featuring two sides that started the season strong but have since fallen off.
Both sides have dropped off the pace from where they need/expected/hoped to be; by 5 points.
The North Londoners are five from the top, where Manchester City currently rule the roost while the Magpies are five behind the side they just beat last night, Chelsea, in the League Cup.
Kickoff: Sat. Nov. 2, 12:30pm GMT, St. James Park
Starting XI Predictions: Arsenal Newcastle United
Team News: Arsenal Newcastle United
PL Form: Arsenal DWWLD Newcastle LDDLL
PL Standings: Arsenal 3rd, 18 pts Newcastle United 12th, 12 pts
Google Result Probability: Arsenal 49% Draw 26% Newcastle United 25%
The Blues currently have dibs on fifth place, i.e. the last guaranteed UEFA Europa League slot. As for this weekend, one has to wonder if, on the Arsenal side, Gabriel Magalhaes will be available for this match. Ditto, on the opposite touchline, but with Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak.
Starting XI Predictions
Arsenal FC
David Raya (GK); Ben White, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Jurrien Timber; Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
