Newcastle United will host Arsenal in a Premier League opening game of this weekend at St. James Park.
Kick-Off: 12:45 BST
Date: Saturday, 29th August, 2015
Venue: St. James Park, Newcastle
Referee: Andre Marriner
Possible Lineups:
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Team News:
Newcastle United
- Full-back Daryl Janmaat has returned from suspension which will take Chancel Mbemba to a central defensive role.
- Florian Thauvin is expected to make a full debut in the Premier League after impressing in the last two games from the bench.
- Aleksandar Mitrovic impressed in the last game against Manchester United, he is expected to continue in front of goal.
- Moussa Sissoko has returned from his minor injury and should be in the starting eleven.
- Arsenal disappointing game against Liverpool last week could bring some changes to the lineup.
- Center-back Per Mertesacker is expected to return after missing last game through illness. While Laurent Koscielny remains doubtful for this game.
- Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be finight for the starting role at the right side of the midfield.
- Jack Wilshere, Tomas Rosicky and Danny Welbeck all three remain out with injury problems.
Stats:
- Newcastle have won only one of their last ten home games against Arsenal.
- Arsenal have kept eight clean sheets in their last 13 wins against the Magpies in all campaigns.
- Newcastle have only won one of their last 14 Premier League games.
Prediction:
Newcastle United 1 – 1 Arsenal, Santi Cazorla on the scoresheet for Arsenal.
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