Arsenal will want to get back to winning ways against Newcastle United on Saturday after suffering a disappointing defeat at Anfield last week, so let’s take a look at the team news.
The Gunners were just two points away from Liverpool, and went into last week’s game full of confidence. But they were outclassed by the Reds who showed that the north Londoners still have a long way to go.
This weekend is a good opportunity to bounce back against a team that has the joint worst defensive record in the League.
Mikel Arteta confirmed in his press conference that there are no new injury worries. After being on the bench last week, it could be a return to Premier League action for left-back Kieran Tierney. Another player that could make way is Alexandre Lacazette as the boss might look for a different combination.
There are encouraging signs shown by Granit Xhaka who got hit in the knee during the north London derby. After slowly making the return to training, the club website have confirmed that the midfielder could be back sooner than expected.
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The Gunners need to put the Liverpool defeat behind them and focus on the next game. They are still only three points away from the Champions League spots and must look to make use of this opportunity.
Beating Newcastle sounds easy, but the hosts need to be wary of the talent present in the opposition. With players such as former Gunner Joe Willock and Allan Saint Maximin, the Magpies have something to offer.
Arsenal would look to produce a convincing performance and get back to winning ways. Scoring a few goals is surely going to help boost the confidence of the team. If the Gunners can get their attackers on the ball regularly, it will lead to a lot of chances being created. Arteta should be looking forward to the three points, given the firepower the home side has.
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