Newcastle United (11-10-4) travel to face off against Arsenal (17-4-4) on Saturday, February 24th. This match will be played at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal is coming off a win in their previous match, while Newcastle United played to a draw vs. Arsenal. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal

Newcastle United Is Coming Off A Draw

Newcastle United will be looking to get back on the winning track after picking up a draw vs. AFC Bournemouth. Heading into that matchup, they were +100 on the money line and the four combined goals surpassed the line of 3.5 goals.

Anthony Gordon scored on his only penalty kick attempt and took four total shots. Matt Ritchie also found the net for Newcastle United, who took a total of 17 shots and five shots on goal. Despite their offensive attack, they only had four corner kicks.

On the defensive end, Newcastle United allowed a total of 12 shots and seven shots on goal. Martin Dubravka finished with four saves and the club’s defenders finished with just two blocked shots.

Heading into their match against Arsenal, Newcastle United sits in 8th place in the EPL, just one point behind Brighton & Hove Albion. Overall, they have a record of 11-10-4, and they have been solid of late, going 2-0-2 over their last four matches. On the road, Newcastle has struggled, going just 3-7-2, while they are 8-3-2 at home. After this match, they will return home to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers FC on March 2nd.

Arsenal Is Coming Off A Win

Arsenal picked up a huge win over Burnley FC in their last match, winning by a score of 5-0. This win came on the road for Arsenal, and they were heavy favorites heading into the match, despite being away from home.

The over/under line going into the match was 3.5 goals, and the five combined goals easily surpassed this figure. The match payout on the over was +150, while the under payout was -200.

Bukayo Saka had a big offensive match for Arsenal, scoring two of the club’s five goals. Overall, Arsenal took seven shots on goal and 16 shots overall. Martin Odegaard also had a standout performance for the club, scoring and finishing with an assist.

Through 25 matches, Arsenal has a record of 17-4-4, putting them in 3rd place in the EPL. They have won five straight matches and have a record of 9-1-2 at home. Overall, they have been favored in 23 of their matches, going 16-4-3 in those contests. Their next match will be on Monday, March 4th, as they take on Sheffield United FC on the road. Over their last six matches, they have gone 5-1, with their only loss coming on the road against Fulham FC.

Newcastle United Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Newcastle United has been one of the most efficient offensive clubs in the EPL, averaging 2.1 goals per match, which is fourth in the league. Alexander Isak has been the club’s top scorer, finding the back of the net 10 times, which is ninth in the EPL. Anthony Gordon has been the club’s leader in shots on goal, and he has scored eight times, which is 19th in the league. Kieran Trippier has been the club’s top playmaker, as he leads the EPL in assists and has also scored once.

Arsenal Offense Breakdown

Through 20 matches this season, Arsenal is scoring 2.2 goals per match, which is 3rd in the EPL. They have scored more than that average in three straight matches. They are also 5th in the league in shots on goal and have taken more shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. They are 2nd in the league in corners and have had more corners than their opponents in 80% of their matches. Bukayo Saka is the leading scorer for Arsenal and is 5th in the EPL in goals scored. He is also 10th in the league in shots on goal and 14th in the league in assists.

Newcastle United Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Arsenal, Newcastle United’s defense is 10th in the EPL, allowing 1.6 goals per match. Over their last six matches, they have given up 2.7 goals per match. They have struggled against some of the better offenses in the league, giving up four goals to Liverpool and three goals to Manchester City. Keeper Nick Pope is 7th in the EPL with six clean sheets, and he is 18th in saves. Overall, Newcastle United is 11th in blocked shots and 18th in interceptions.

Arsenal Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Newcastle United, Arsenal’s defense is coming off back-to-back shutouts, including a match against Liverpool’s 2nd-ranked offense. For the season, they are the top-ranked defense in the EPL, allowing just 0.9 goals per match. They are also 2nd in blocked shots and 14th in interceptions. Keeper David Raya is 2nd in the EPL with eight clean sheets and 22nd in saves.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal Prediction

Given that Arsenal comes in as the EPL’s top defense, we have them taking down Newcastle United by a score of 3-1. This season, both clubs have been among the best at getting shots on goal, but Arsenal has been the better team in terms of finishing. Our projections have Leandro Trossard as the top goal scorer for Arsenal in this one, while Anthony Gordon has the best chance to score for Newcastle.

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