FM Preview: Newcastle United v Arsenal 19 May 2013

History of the Newcastle United v Arsenal fixture

Arsenal face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 80 games played, Gunners have recorded 20 wins, and Newcastle United have come away with 40 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James Park was was two seasons ago, in August 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

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Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. While Magpies have scored 10, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

Arsenal's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Gunners, and 5 goals against.

Newcastle United see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 37 games played so far,

Arsenal's total of 70 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Arsenal are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Newcastle United. Away win

Sequence statistics

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