FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Arsenal v Charlton Athletic fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Highbury on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gunners are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 5 of the 24 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Highbury was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Arsenal running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 26 OctCharlton Ath.1 - 1ArsenalPREM
2002/2003Sun 02 MarArsenal2-0Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Sat 14 SepCharlton Ath.0 - 3ArsenalPREM
2001/2002Mon 01 AprCharlton Ath.0 - 3ArsenalPREM
2001/2002Sun 04 NovArsenal2 - 4Charlton Ath.PREM
2000/2001Mon 01 JanCharlton Ath.1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2000/2001Sat 26 AugArsenal5 - 3Charlton Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Gunners, with 5 goals against.

Charlton Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Arsenal are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 64 points from the 26 games played. Charlton Ath. find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 40 points they have accumulated from 26 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal650113715
Charlton Ath.6303999

FootyMad's prediction ...

Arsenal may be coming up against a decent side in Charlton Ath., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Gunners. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal Won 4 successive home games.
11 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Charlton Ath. Last drawn game 7 outings ago.