The boys take on Newcastle United in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
You can find out more about our opponents below:
Newcastle United Full name: Newcastle United
Manager: Alan Pardew
Club colours: Black and white shirts, black shorts, black socks
Nickname:The Magpies
Three facts about Newcastle United:
- Arsenal have not lost at home against Newcastle since November 2010 when the Magpies won 1-0 at Emirates Stadium.
- The Gunners are unbeaten in their last seven games against Newcastle United.
- Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick in this fixture two seasons ago when Arsenal won 7-3.
Papiss Cisse Newcastle UnitedSTAR MAN
Papiss Cisse
Newcastle United’s main threat will come from Papiss Cisse who has scored seven times in his last nine Premier League appearances. The Senegal striker most recently helped Newcastle end Chelsea’s unbeaten streak with a brace at St James’ Park, so he will be hungry to net against another top side.
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