Arsenal to face Newcastle in Premier League match

Arsenal to Host Newcastle in Premier League Match

On Saturday, Arsenal will host Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium in London, with the opportunity to reclaim their position at the top of the English Premier League standings. The Gunners are currently tied with Manchester City on points and goal difference, but hold a slight advantage due to having scored more goals.

The match against Newcastle comes after a recent shift in the title race, which saw Arsenal’s nearly four-month stay at the top of the standings come to an end following Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Burnley. The Gunners have two games remaining before City take to the field again, and a victory would put them three points clear of their rivals.

Newcastle, who are currently in 14th position, have struggled in recent matches, losing their last four games and winning only one of their last seven in all competitions. Their last win was at Chelsea, where they secured a 1-0 victory on the road.

Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Newcastle in September, with Gabriel Magalhaes scoring an injury-time winner after Mikel Merino levelled for the visitors. The Gunners will look to build on this result and maintain their momentum as they head into their next match against Fulham at home on May 2.

Manchester City, who are competing in the semifinal of the FA Cup against Southampton, do not have a game scheduled for this weekend. However, they will take to the field again on May 4, when they travel to Everton. If Arsenal can secure a win over Newcastle and maintain their lead, they could potentially establish a six-point advantage by the time City play their next match.

Source: Al Jazeera