Newcastle fans will have their first chance to show owner Mike Ashley how they feel about Andy Carroll’s deadline day move. There could not be a more poignant opposition this Saturday, it was Carroll’s goal that separated the two sides when they met in November. The home side are in the midst of a striker crisis, after Shola Ameobi injury in Wednesday’s defeat to Fulham, and may be forced to hand a start to Leon Best as life post-Carroll has it’s first major test.
Arsenal arrive fresh from an impressive second half performance at home against Everton on Wednesday night. The fallout from Cesc Fabregas’ behaviour during half-time at the Emirates continues to dominate the build up to this fixture- Arsene Wenger claiming that his player is being victimised in the press. Whatever the truth of the matter, this is another must win fixture for Arsenal and thoughts should not be elsewhere ahead of a difficult trip to St James’ Park.
Prediction: 1-3
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