Predicted Arsenal XI against Newcastle: Jurrien Timber returns to the matchday roster, Thomas Partey will partner Rice, and Nketiah will lead the attack. Arteta is expected to embarrass Newcastle at home today for robbing them in their first encounter.
After a disappointing defeat against Porto midweek, Arsenal is poised to rebound against Newcastle on Saturday. Questions about the Gunners’ European performance arose after the Champions League loss, prompting Mikel Arteta to acknowledge the need for improvement.
Arteta stressed the importance of experience in assessing performance, noting that scoring goals doesn’t reveal the full picture of their efforts. He highlighted the necessity for better game management during his pre-match press conference.
Five points behind the Premier League leaders, Arsenal recognizes the urgency of moving past setbacks. With Liverpool occupied in the Carabao Cup, the Gunners have a chance to narrow the gap to two points. Arteta’s selection for the upcoming match will be crucial in this pursuit.
Husmukh Kerai, the Central Audience Editor, advocated for Jorginho’s return to midfield for his calm and poise, suggesting Declan Rice as the deepest midfielder against a combative Newcastle side. He also recommended Leandro Trossard over Gabriel Martinelli on the left wing, anticipating limited space behind Newcastle’s defense.
Content editor Joe Doyle expects minimal changes from Arteta despite the quick turnaround, prioritizing fully healthy players. He proposed continuing with the back five due to recent form and suggested Kai Havertz shifting into attack as a No.10 alongside Martin Odegaard, with Trossard dropping to the bench after a lackluster impact in Porto.
