Newcastle United head to the Emirates Stadium in search for a win to stay in touch with the Gunners in the title race.
That's a line you never expected to be reading this time last year, but that just shows how far the Magpies have come in a short space of time under Eddie Howe. The former AFC Bournemouth boss admitted that he felt disappointed to only have drawn against Leeds on New Year's Eve.
It was a result that left Newcastle nine points behind the Gunners after Mikel Arteta's men won 4-2 at Brighton & Hove Albion to see the year out with a victory.
Lee Ryder's prediction
I think Eddie Howe has already hinted at the way he will set up at Arsenal - and it won't be by parking the bus. Newcastle have already been to places like Man United and Tottenham and shown they have a good game plan these days.
Newcastle are more than capable of beating Arsenal, and I think this could be a good night for the Magpies. I'll go for a 3-1 win in the capital for Howe's men.
Referee
Andy Madley (West Yorkshire)
Yet to ref a Toon game this season, but sent off Ciaran Clark in 1-1 draw vs Norwich last term.
Betting
The Gunners are favourites with Bet 365 at 4/5 while Newcastle are 16/5 for the win.
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