In recent years, Arsenal have earned themselves an unwanted reputation of being that one top team which always struggles to win the first game.
Don’t believe us? How about that 3-1 home loss to Aston Villa in 2013. Or that 2-0 home loss to West Ham in 2015. There’s plenty more where that came from. How about 2016 and 2018 when they lost to Liverpool and Man City – you get the point, the Gunners tend to start their campaigns with little to zero ammunition.
Perhaps a change of scenery may help. For the past eight seasons, Arsenal have played their opening games at home. This time round they have the luxury, we use that term loosely, of a trip to Newcastle.
Yes, that same Newcastle side which has failed to win a single opening league game since 2012. This includes their stint in the Championship.
The one deciding factor when it comes to the betting is the head to head record. Arsenal have won 12 of their last 13 competitive games against Newcastle. That is hugely impressive and cannot be ignored which is why the recommendation is to back the away side at 11/10.
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Newcastle vs Arsenal
PaddyPower Pre-Match Odds: Newcastle 9/4, Draw 12/5, Arsenal 11/10*
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In recent years, Arsenal have earned themselves an unwanted reputation of being that one top team which always struggles to win the first game.
Don’t believe us? How about that 3-1 home loss to Aston Villa in 2013. Or that 2-0 home loss to West Ham in 2015. There’s plenty more where that came from. How about 2016 and 2018 when they lost to Liverpool and Man City – you get the point, the Gunners tend to start their campaigns with little to zero ammunition.
Perhaps a change of scenery may help. For the past eight seasons, Arsenal have played their opening games at home. This time round they have the luxury, we use that term loosely, of a trip to Newcastle.
Yes, that same Newcastle side which has failed to win a single opening league game since 2012. This includes their stint in the Championship.
The one deciding factor when it comes to the betting is the head to head record. Arsenal have won 12 of their last 13 competitive games against Newcastle. That is hugely impressive and cannot be ignored which is why the recommendation is to back the away side at 11/10.
Recommendation
Arsenal to win – 11/10 888Sport*
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Head to Head Comparison
Newcastle United - Last 5 Matches
Arsenal - Last 5 Matches