History of the Newcastle United v Arsenal fixture
Newcastle United prepare to entertain Arsenal at St. James' Park at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 80 games played, Magpies have recorded 40 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 20 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was less than a year ago, in February 2011, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 4-4 draw in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Newcastle Utd. | 4-4 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 07 Nov | Arsenal | 0 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 27 Oct | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 4 | Arsenal | League Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Mar | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 30 Aug | Arsenal | 3 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 29 Jan | Arsenal | 3 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Jan | Arsenal | 3 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 8 conceded.
Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Gunners's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| Arsenal | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at St. James' Park for the Magpies and the Madmen are unable to see past Arsenal claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Arsenal | Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here