‘At all times a menace’: Paul Merson highlights NUFC’s hazard man as he predicts who will win between Newcastle v Arsenal

 · October 31 2024, 21:30

Saturday sees a troublesome check for Newcastle United as title-chasers Arsenal come to St James’ Park searching for revenge for final yr’s defeat. Kick-off is 12:30pm dwell on TNT Sports activities.

Either side racked up victories within the Carabao Cup in midweek however have faltered within the Premier League currently, albeit Arsenal to a lesser extent than Newcastle.

Alexander Isak is again amongst the targets which could not have come at a greater time. Hopefully he can put one or two previous the membership who fancy themselves as his subsequent employer.

Eddie Howe has some large calls to make along with his staff choice after the modifications he made final evening in opposition to Chelsea labored completely.

It is hardly stunning which method Paul Merson’s prediction went

Paul Merson is backing his outdated aspect to come back away with all three factors on Saturday in his prediction for Sportskeeda.

“Arsenal are sitting again an excessive amount of in video games now. I do know they’ve key gamers lacking out attributable to accidents, however they need to’ve attacked extra in opposition to Liverpool final weekend. Even when a draw remains to be a good consequence for them, Arsenal weren’t as free-flowing as they had been earlier than and that is an issue. The outdated Arsenal had been entertaining, now they’re simply sitting again and counter-attacking. In the event you do that each week on this league, you’re going to get came upon quickly.

“I hope this alteration in technique is barely as a result of gamers they’re lacking for the time being. After the journey to Newcastle, they face Chelsea away from house. These two video games are essential for the Gunners, they have to discover a option to win each!

“Newcastle beat Chelsea in the course of the cup sport in midweek, however I doubt they will again it up with one other win on Saturday. Alexander Isak appears to have returned to type and Anthony Gordon is at all times a menace along with his tempo. However I really feel they’re too open on the again and good groups can at all times choose them aside. Once they have all their gamers in good type, Newcastle are a correct staff however that is not the case for the time being. Arsenal win for me on this one!

“Prediction: Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal”

The nerves are already kicking in forward of Saturday

Newcastle v Arsenal is a kind of video games which have my nerves on edge forward of kick-off they usually’re already increase now.

The win in opposition to Chelsea final evening was an enormous consolation, as is the truth that we beat Arsenal at St James’ Park final season they usually’ve solely simply stopped crying about it.

Chris Sutton went with a draw and Merse has gone with a defeat, so plainly it is a tough one to name for the pundits with Merson in all probability relying a bit on his Arsenal bias.