The Match Thread you have all been waiting for
Will new signing Florian Thauvin (pictured here with his girlfriend) make his Premier League Home debut against Arsenal?
In a clash of the titans the Arse are in town this weekend to pit their unbeaten away record against the Toon’s undefeated home record. The question on everyone’s lips and the thought which haunts their darkest nightmares – will Williamson’s return to goalscoring form in midweek earn him a first team call-up to supplement our striking firepower in the absence of prodigious first-choice striker Riviere?
A match-up which is always blessed with goals, unfortunately mostly by the men in red, is eagerly anticipated and has been moved to the early kick-off for BT and to ensure I can watch while having my tea.
Newcastle will be without long term absentee Riviere (strained his knee falling over the ball when scoring against QPR) but Sissoko is making good progress from a groin injury (which he sustained when first introduced to Thauvin’s wife) and could be fit to play.
Arsenal’s injury problems will definitely be without Wilshere, Rosicky and Welbeck while Koscielny and Mertesacker are also doubts, the former more so.
Last 10 PL Games
2014-2015 Lost 1-2
2013-2014 Lost 0-1
2012-2013 Lost 0-1
2011-2012 Drew 0-0
2010-2011 Drew 4-4
2009-2010 Decided we didn’t want to play them so got relegated
2008-2009 Lost 1-3
2007-2008 Drew 1-1
2006-2007 Drew 1-1
2005-2006 Won 1-0
My keen statistical analysis suggests:
1) we did better against them when they had Woolwich in their name
2) we are most likely to win or draw when they don’t score except if they score 4
3) 1-0 to the Arsenal or 1-1 is most likely score (can I change my prediction?)
Odds (courtesy of that Irish bloke)
Giroud vs Mbemba – think we need to put Mbemba on Giroud and leave Colo to mop up behind and cover.
Sanchez vs either fullback – this could well end in tears
Mitrovic vs Mertesaker – apparently he hates Germans – could well be blood
Gone with 2-1 to the Toon but what do I know!
Arse (up the, -raped)
Gunners (to much in the armoury, shot down in flames)
Saturday 29th August 12:45
Barclays Premier League
St James Park
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
Match Live on BT Sport 1
Barclays Premier League
St James Park
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
Match Live on BT Sport 1
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Will new signing Florian Thauvin (pictured here with his girlfriend) make his Premier League Home debut against Arsenal?
Preamble
In a clash of the titans the Arse are in town this weekend to pit their unbeaten away record against the Toon’s undefeated home record. The question on everyone’s lips and the thought which haunts their darkest nightmares – will Williamson’s return to goalscoring form in midweek earn him a first team call-up to supplement our striking firepower in the absence of prodigious first-choice striker Riviere?
A match-up which is always blessed with goals, unfortunately mostly by the men in red, is eagerly anticipated and has been moved to the early kick-off for BT and to ensure I can watch while having my tea.
Injuries
Newcastle will be without long term absentee Riviere (strained his knee falling over the ball when scoring against QPR) but Sissoko is making good progress from a groin injury (which he sustained when first introduced to Thauvin’s wife) and could be fit to play.
Arsenal’s injury problems will definitely be without Wilshere, Rosicky and Welbeck while Koscielny and Mertesacker are also doubts, the former more so.
Previous Form in this fixture (since 1933)
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2014-2015 Lost 1-2
2013-2014 Lost 0-1
2012-2013 Lost 0-1
2011-2012 Drew 0-0
2010-2011 Drew 4-4
2009-2010 Decided we didn’t want to play them so got relegated
2008-2009 Lost 1-3
2007-2008 Drew 1-1
2006-2007 Drew 1-1
2005-2006 Won 1-0
My keen statistical analysis suggests:
1) we did better against them when they had Woolwich in their name
2) we are most likely to win or draw when they don’t score except if they score 4
3) 1-0 to the Arsenal or 1-1 is most likely score (can I change my prediction?)
Odds (courtesy of that Irish bloke)
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Jaks Key Match-Ups
Giroud vs Mbemba – think we need to put Mbemba on Giroud and leave Colo to mop up behind and cover.
Sanchez vs either fullback – this could well end in tears
Mitrovic vs Mertesaker – apparently he hates Germans – could well be blood
My Prediction
Gone with 2-1 to the Toon but what do I know!
Key phrases for the Headline Game
Arse (up the, -raped)
Gunners (to much in the armoury, shot down in flames)
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