Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech (Photo : Reuters)
Week 4 of the 2015-2016 Premier League season starts with Arsenal FC attempting to get their eight consecutive victory against Newcastle United FC, which started way back in March 2012.
The last time the Magpies won over the Gunners was in November 2010, which was a 1-0 victory. They have drawn two matches after that and ever since then Newcastle was unable to find Arsenal's number.
New manager Steve McClaren and his boys had been struggling this season with no wins to show so far after their draws against Southampton and Manchester United and their loss to Swansea City in the first three weeks of EPL matches.
Meanwhile, Arsenal was able to bounce back from a sorry loss to West Ham United in their season opener by beating Crystal Palace in the second week then forcing a draw against fellow powerhouse squad Liverpool on Tuesday despite being without starting defenders Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny due to injuries.
Mertesacker is expected to return against Newcastle, but Koscielny remains doubtful according to Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.
Still, Arsenal is favored to win the match, 3-1, as McClaren will continue to build the chemistry of his group.
Match Details
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 7:45 a.m. (EDT)
Venue: St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Live Scores, Stats, & Highlights: Premier League Live Match Centre
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