Arsenal face in-form Newcastle later this afternoon in what is usually an entertaining fixture.
So here are, courtesy of OPTA, 11 match facts and stats about both sides before they meet at the Emirates:
1. Arsenal have recorded five Premier League matches in a row against Newcastle.
2. In their last three matches at the Emirates, Arsenal have found the net 12 times against Newcastle.
3. Newcastle have only won two of their last 28 meetings against Arsenal in all competitions (W2, D8, L18).
4. In their seven games at home this season, Arsene Wenger’s side have only suffered one defeat (this at the hands of Manchester United in late November) but have drawn three of them as well.
5. The Gunners have come back from behind to draw or win in four of those seven home games.
6. Arsenal have failed to score in the first half of any of their last six Premier League matches.
7. Alexis Sanchez has either scored or assisted nine of Arsenal’s last 13 Premier League goals (seven goals, two assists).
8. Newcastle have racked up 13 points in their last six Premier League games, only Manchester City (16) and Manchester United (15) have picked up more in this time.
9. Seven of Newcastle’s league goals this season have been scored by substitutes – more than any other top-flight side.
10. Alan Pardw’s side are the only team in the Premier League yet to score in the opening 30 minutes this season. Their earliest goal has come in the 37th.
11. Newcastle have been shown the most red cards so far this season (9).
