Newcastle have won seven of their nine fixtures in
November and December, including successes over
Chelsea and Manchester United. Another victory
could bring them level with former leaders Liverpool
side in fourth place.
Just before Christmas Alan Pardew’s men won 3-0 at
a rapidly-improving Crystal Palace and then they put
five goals past Stoke on Boxing Day.
In many ways, the trip to Newcastle on Sunday will
define the festive period for Arsenal. Victory will
restore them to the top of the Premier League and
suggest Arsène Wenger’s side have come through
their tough mid-December matches with minimal
damage. On the flipside, and as the manager’s words
attest, this is no time to allow a dip in form given a
much-fancied Manchester City side rose to the
summit on Saturday afternoon.

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