Arsenal hosts Newcastle in round 19 of the English Premier League. The match will be played on Monday, January 18th at Emirates Stadium (London)
The failed first third of the season could have ended for Arteta with a loud dismissal and a real failure of the first independent work at the coaching post. The Gunners' management has amazing patience, which is backed by an impressive amount of compensation in the contract. The Spanish mentor begins to gradually rectify the situation - three consecutive victories and a draw and gradual progress in the Premier League. Not everything is lost for the capital club. Arsenal's roster looks impressive, and none of the positions in the tactical scheme sags noticeably. Summer newcomers disappointed the fans but came to life after the autumn hibernation. Lacazette, Bellerin, Saka, Tierney, and Leno are in good shape. More is expected from Gabriel, Partei, and the talented Pepe.
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The sale of Newcastle to the Arab kings did not happen. The Magpies continue their existence and development in the same regime. The team is led by experienced but slightly outspoken Steve Bruce. This mentor knows how to create unyielding and combat-ready teams that become a problem for any opponent. But one should not expect big tournament miracles from modern Newcastle – it is an average team without a strong personnel resource. The club began to act carefully in the transfer market, focusing on the quality of the invited players. Summer signings have been successful (Wilson, Fraser, Hendrick, and Lewis). In addition to quality newcomers, the team leaders are in good shape (Longstaff, Almiron, Schar, and Lascelles).
Newcastle is currently having a difficult time, as the team does not have the depth of the roster and the opportunity for high-quality rotation of the players. Arsenal has other problems - the weak shape of some of the team leaders. Despite all the difficulties, Arteta's charges are gradually overcoming the crisis and are approaching the top half of the standings. The Gunners have a good chance of gaining three points in the confrontation with a rather modest opponent.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal to win