Many believe Newcastle United versus Arsenal will be a Premier League shootout for second place.
Newcastle United head to Arsenal tomorrow knowing that a victory will secure a place in the Champions League next season.
Recent history favours them, with the Magpies defeating Mikel Arteta’s side three times this season. However, the Gunners’ only Premier League victory at the Emirates serves as a sobering warning that they will face difficult challenges.
Both clubs are competing for second place, while Chelsea and Aston Villa both won on Friday, increasing the pressure on Newcastle. Eddie Howe has remained focused on Newcastle and avoided other distractions.
The prize is simple: triumph in North London and be ready for another Champions League adventure. NewcastleWorld has covered what the analysts have predicted, including a surprising statement from former Arsenal great Paul Merson.
“Newcastle will be in trouble here,” he wrote in his SportsKeeda column. “I don’t see anything but an Arsenal win. Looking back at last week, Arsenal were 2-0 down and still got a result against Liverpool at Anfield.
“Considering the disappointment in the Champions League, Arsenal will want to ensure they don’t give up on second place in the table. If Newcastle lose this game, that puts them in a tricky position.
“Out of all the teams fighting to secure Champions League football, Newcastle have the toughest match on the final day of the season in my opinion.
“Chelsea vs Forest is a virtual shoot-out, Aston Villa will face Manchester United after the Champions League final and Manchester City Fulham. Newcastle host Everton and that will be a trick game.
“The only Newcastle United have is their goal difference compared to the others and they will be hoping not to hurt that too much against Arsenal.”
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Newcastle United
