Everton’s yesterday’s defeat against Southampton has brightened Arsenal’s chances of attaining a UEFA league qualifying round berth. They need to make it count, as they face Newcastle on this Monday. A win would almost seal their fourth place, while a defeat would offer further hope for Everton.

Newcastle’s recent form should not cause too many headaches for Arsenal’s think-tank. The team is sinking into one defeat after another in recent times. They have lost all their previous five games. The points they gathered at the first half of the season keep the team within the top ten of the points table.

Arsenal are slowly regaining their early season form after a midseason slump. If they win this match, they will open up a four-point gap over Everton. With just two rounds of matches remaining after this, it could prove unassailable.

The H2H statistics between these teams suggest advantage for Arsenal. In the last decade or so, Newcastle have won only once against Arsenal at North London. Overall, Arsenal are on an unbeaten streak of six matches against Newcastle.

Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey have been the most reliable goal-scorers for the Gunners in this season. They will clearly try to enhance their reputation against a team that has conceded 14 goals in the last five matches.

Newcastle are likely to get a boost in the form of Moussa Sissoko’s return from injury. The other attackers, Papiss Cisse and Hatem Ben Arfa, are doubtful starters though.

Arsenal-Newcastle United Prediction

Playing at home, Arsenal must canter to an easy victory. A Champions League qualifying spot beckons for the Gunners.

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