NOT Bukayo Saka..I fear,He is capable of reducing defenders Market Value’: Newcastle Boss Eddie Howe reveals the Only ONE Arsenal player that He’s afraid of Ahead of their CLASH this weekend
Newcastle United have momentum behind them as they prepare to face Arsenal on Saturday evening.
After knocking Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup, next up for the Magpies is a mouthwatering Premier League clash with title contenders Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side have started the season really well, although they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. In contrast, Eddie Howe’s side will be full of confidence after their win.
It should be a pulsating game, and this is the Newcastle team we predict will start against Arsenal at St James’ Park
Fabian Schar returns after missing Man United trip
Newcastle kept a clean sheet against Man United, despite playing a completely untested back four. It worked, with every player Howe picked performing brilliantly.
Emil Krafth was spectacular on his first appearance since August 2022, while 20-year-old Tino Livramento continued his incredible form in the Carabao Cup.
However, we anticipate that neither will be involved against Arsenal.
One player who will definitely return is Fabian Schar, after the £3million man completely missed the trip to Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Kieran Trippier will replace Livramento at right-back.
Joe Willock on the bench against former team Arsenal
Newcastle are up against Joe Willock’s former club on Saturday, but the 24-year-old will have to settle for a place on the bench against Arsenal.
He started for the first time since May on Wednesday night, and did brilliantly. He even got himself a goal during the 3-0 victory.
However, he is still getting his match fitness back, so it would be a surprise to see him start in the Premier League this weekend. Instead, Bruno Guimaraes will return and join Sean Longstaff and Joelinton in midfield.
Callum Wilson up front for Newcastle
Howe managed Wilson perfectly this week, bringing the 31-year-old on for the final 25 minutes against Man United.
Anthony Gordon took his place up front, but will return to the left wing versus Arsenal. That is because Wilson will be back in the starting XI, having got a bit of a rest amid Newcastle’s busy run of fixtures.
Predicted XI vs Arsenal: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Burn; Longstaff, Bruno, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Gordon.
