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Preview | February 24

Arsenal-Newcastle United

Can Newcastle stop Arsenal's winning run?

Arsenal | WWWWW | 3rd | Top Scorer: B. Saka (12)

Confidence is high in the Arsenal dressing room. They come into the match on the back of 5 wins out of their last 5. Arsenal have had no problems creating and converting chances of late. They've averaged 20.4 passes into the box per match and scored 21 goals in their last 5 games. Martin Ødegaard will be looking to keep up his fantastic link-up play after recording 27 passes into the box in his last 5.

Newcastle | DWDWL | 8th | Top Scorer: A. Isak (10)

Newcastle are a team on the up and looking up. Thanks to recent success, they sit 8th and will hope to build more momentum in this match. Goals could come early and often in this one. The Magpies have had no issue scoring with 14 goals in their last 5 matches, while Arsenal average an exceptional 1.95 xG (expected goals) per match. For opportunities at goal, Kieran Trippier stands out. He has been a top playmaker this season with 116 passes into the box over the year (1st in the EPL). On the attacking side, Anthony Gordon has been their leader this season with 55 shots taken (14th in the EPL).

Arsenal-Newcastle Prediction: 2-1

This one could go either way, but Arsenal's firepower looks likely to be the difference between the two teams.

Did you know? The Emirates is Arsenal's happy place. They have won nine out of 12 matches at home this season.

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Report | February 17

Burnley

0 - 5

Arsenal

Martin Ødegaard 4
Bukayo Saka 41 [PK], 47
Leandro Trossard 66
Kai Havertz 78

35%Possession65%
8Total Shots16
0Shots on Target7
4Corners6
11Fouls8

Arsenal humiliate sorry Burnley.

Martin Ødegaard got the opener for Arsenal in the fourth minute. After the first goal, Arsenal proceeded to add on 4 more goals on the way to a 5 goal thrashing of Burnley.

The Overview

  • The Gunners converted their dominance of the ball (65%) possession into lots of chances, clocking up 16 shots.
  • The Clarets didn't generate enough chances, only mustering eight shots throughout the contest.
  • The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Gunners had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 44%.

The Details

Declan Rice pulled the strings for the Gunners, he completed 52 passes which was a completion rate of 90%. Aaron Ramsey failed to make a big impact on the game for Burnley, only touching the ball 15 times. The Gunners passed the ball about with ease, completing 285 more passes than the Clarets and taking all three points home.

Arsenal extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, Burnley have now taken 0 points from a possible 6.

Top Performers

Bukayo SakaMartin Ødegaard
Scored 2 goalsAssisted 1 goal
2 corners won2 shots on target (1st in the game)

Both squads play next on Saturday, February 24th. Burnley meet fellow table toppers Palace for a crucial clash, while Arsenal meet Newcastle at Emirates Stadium. Will the Clarets get out of this rough patch? Can the Gunners keep their great form going?

Report | February 11

West Ham United

0 - 6

Arsenal

William Saliba 32
Bukayo Saka 41 [PK], 63
Gabriel Magalhães 44
Leandro Trossard 45
Declan Rice 65

29%Possession71%
5Total Shots25
1Shots on Target12
2Corners6
17Fouls11

Arsenal stroll to victory against West Ham.

William Saliba scored the match's first goal for Arsenal in the 32nd minute. After the first goal, Arsenal proceeded to add on 5 more goals on the way to a 6 goal thrashing of West Ham.

The Overview

  • The Gunners saw a lot of the ball with 71% possession and created plenty of chances too, racking up 25 shots.
  • The Hammers didn't generate enough chances, only mustering five shots throughout the contest.
  • The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Gunners had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 48%.
  • West Ham let their frustration get the better of them, picking up 4 yellow cards.

The Details

Declan Rice continually probed down the flank, getting 5 crosses into the box. West Ham's Kurt Zouma seemed off the pace defensively, committing 5 fouls in a frustrating game. In a further display of dominance from the Gunners, they completed a massive 405 more passes than the Hammers.

The wins keep on coming for Arsenal. Meanwhile, it's another loss for West Ham, who'll hope to turn things around quickly.

Top Performers

Bukayo SakaDeclan Rice
1 penalty wonAssisted 2 goals
8 shots (7th in the Premier League)5 crosses (1st in the game)

Both squads play next on Saturday, February 17th. West Ham meet Forest at The City Ground, while Arsenal will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Burnley. Will the Hammers get out of this rough patch? Can the Gunners keep their great form going?

Report | February 4

Arsenal

3 - 1

Liverpool

Bukayo Saka 14 Gabriel Magalhães 45 [OG]
Gabriel Martinelli 67
Leandro Trossard 90

43%Possession57%
15Total Shots10
7Shots on Target1
2Corners4
11Fouls11

Strong defensive display gives Arsenal the win.

In an exciting Premier League encounter, Arsenal secured the 3-1 victory. Arsenal could have kept a larger distance from Liverpool if not for Gabriel Magalhães who scored an own goal in the 45th minute. Even despite this, his team still managed to win quite confidently with a 3-1 final score.

The Overview

  • They may have lost the battle for possession with just 43% of the ball, but that didn't stop the Gunners creating chances as they racked up 15 shots.
  • Despite the loss, the Reds had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 10 shots in the match.
  • The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Gunners had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 47%.

The Details

Jorginho racked up 4 interceptions throughout the game, constantly frustrating the Reds. The Reds can take confidence from their superior passing game, completing 523 passes compared to the Gunners' 386.

Arsenal keep their winning streak alive. Meanwhile, Liverpool end their winning streak by tasting defeat.

Top Performers

Bukayo SakaGabriel Martinelli
Scored 1 goalScored 1 goal
3 crosses (1st on their team)3 crosses (1st on their team)

Next up, Arsenal meet West Ham at London Stadium on Sunday, February 11th. While Liverpool meet a struggling Burnley on Saturday, February 10th. Can the Gunners keep their great form going? Will the Reds put this disappointment behind them?

Report | January 30

Nottingham Forest

1 - 2

Arsenal

Taiwo Awoniyi 89 Gabriel Jesus 65
Bukayo Saka 72

26%Possession74%
9Total Shots19
3Shots on Target3
2Corners10
6Fouls7

Arsenal take three points away from The City Ground.

After being locked in a goalless stalemate for the first 45 minutes, Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 65th minute. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka added another in the 72nd minute following an assist by Gabriel Jesus. Taiwo Awoniyi narrowed the deficit with an 89th minute strike, but Arsenal held on as the game concluded 2-1.

The Overview

  • The Gunners saw a lot of the ball with 74% possession and created plenty of chances too, racking up 19 shots.
  • The Tricky Trees didn't generate enough chances, only mustering nine shots throughout the contest.
  • The Gunners got the job done, but it should've been more comfortable considering their shot accuracy was only 16%.

The Details

William Saliba was one step ahead all game, recording 3 interceptions. Declan Rice had an impressive pass completion rate of 91%. In a further display of dominance from the Gunners, they completed a massive 499 more passes than the Tricky Trees.

Arsenal take six points from their last possible six. Meanwhile, it's another game, another loss for Forest.

Top Performers

Bukayo SakaTaiwo Awoniyi
4 blocked shots (6th in the Premier League)Scored 1 goal
4 corners wonDrew 2 fouls (1st in the game)

Both squads play next on Sunday, February 4th. Forest meet Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium, while Arsenal have a top of the table clash with Liverpool. Will the Tricky Trees get out of this rough patch? Can the Gunners make it three wins in a row?

Report | January 20

Arsenal

5 - 0

Crystal Palace

Gabriel Magalhães 11
Dean Henderson 37 [OG]
Leandro Trossard 59
Gabriel Martinelli 90, 90

61%Possession39%
21Total Shots12
6Shots on Target5
6Corners7
8Fouls12

Arsenal turn on the style in Palace romp.

Gabriel Magalhães scored the match's first goal for Arsenal in the 11th minute following some good work by Declan Rice. After the first goal, Arsenal proceeded to add on 4 more goals on the way to a 5 goal thrashing of Palace.

The Overview

  • The Gunners converted their dominance of the ball (61%) possession into lots of chances, clocking up 21 shots.
  • Despite the loss, the Eagles had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 12 shots in the match.
  • Although they got the win, the Gunners were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 29% of their total shots on target.
  • It was a good-natured game with no players picking up a yellow card.

The Details

William Saliba and Ben White were one step ahead all game, recording 3 interceptions a piece. For Palace, Dean Henderson seemed off the pace defensively, committing 4 fouls in a frustrating game. The Gunners had the edge in the passing game, completing 564 passes compared to the Eagles' 368.

Arsenal's poor run comes to an end. Meanwhile, Palace's mixed form continues.

Top Performers

Gabriel MartinelliDavid Raya
Scored 2 goalsEarned a clean sheet
2 tackles wonSaved 5 shots

Both squads play next on Tuesday, January 30th. Arsenal take on a Forest side struggling for points, while Palace meet Sheffield United at Selhurst Park. Can this be the start of a winning streak for the Gunners? Will the Eagles improve their form?

Arsenal – Season Preview

Nickname: The Gunners
Stadium: Emirates Stadium (Capacity 60,704)
Manager: Mikel Arteta (ESP)
Last Season: 2nd

Whether you think Arsenal over-performed or bottled the title last season, Mikel Arteta’s side are clearly looking to bolster their squad after splashing the cash in the transfer window. This campaign they’ll have Champions League football to negotiate as well – do the Gunners have what it takes to challenge for top spot once again?

Key Player: Bukayo Saka

After signing a new long-term contract until the summer of 2027, Saka’s commitment to the club should be a major boost to Arsenal. Last season saw him hit double-digit goal and assist tallies and if he remains injury free, you’d expect the winger to have another busy and productive campaign.

Star Signing: Declan Rice €116.6m

The England international signed for a club-record and British-record transfer fee this summer. After already sharing the stage with Saka at two international tournaments, you’d expect that the two will mesh quickly in midfield. Rice can come into the team and free up the side’s creative players to really hurt their opponents.

First Match: Nottingham Forest (H) August 12

Forest ran out 1-0 winners when the two sides played in May at the City Ground. However, the home leg of this tie saw Arsenal take a convincing 5-0 win and we’re expecting a performance more like that in this season’s opener. New signings Rice, Havertz and Timber will all want to hit the ground running at their new club.

Predicted Finish: 3rd

The introduction of Champions League football, combined with the fact that Arsenal are still a relatively young side, makes us think they’ll struggle to replicate the form they started with in 2022/2023. Still a promising bunch nonetheless, the improved squad should still challenge for the Champions League places.

Do Arsenal have what it takes to dethrone Manchester City?

Arsenal - To win the Premier League: 6.00

(odds correct as of July 31, 2023 and subject to change)

Did you know? Founded in 1886, Arsenal hold the record for the longest uninterrupted period in the English top flight.

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