The big seven: Arsenal’s long winning streak against Newcastle
Arsenal have been on a winning roll when it comes to playing their games against Newcastle. The North London squad has never let up in this series so far and has done a great job to keep their chances for the Champions League alive at the same time.
The 2021-22 season has been one of the best seasons for Arsenal so far. The squad has been clicking well on all cylinders and have improved a lot under Mikel Arteta’s lead. It has been a bright run for the team and they have shown a lot of grit despite having a few roster changes as well.
This says a lot about their efficient numbers in the season. The North London squad has shot 54 goals on 524 shots with 173 of those on target as of time of writing. Their offence has been on par with some of the best clubs in the Prem, which proves their bigger growth.
On top of that, defence has also shined bright for the club. They have a total of 13 clean sheets and have conceded only 41 goals. Their tackles are at 491 with a success rate of 58%. Arsenal also has 153 blocked shots and have intercepted the ball 273 times. On top of that, their strong discipline saw them commit zero own goals so far heading into the final stretch of the season.
With a game against Newcastle coming up, it is easy to expect that Arsenal has a big chance of adding another to their win tally. For those who don’t know, the North London squad has won its last seven games against the Magpies and leads their head to head series at 30-3.
Here are the last seven games between Arsenal and Newcastle:
Arsenal’s big second half - November 26, 2021
Arsenal finished with a bang at 2-0 after going goalless in the first half. The stingy defence by the Magpies played a huge role in keeping Arsenal at bay as they tried to go for a lot of goals. The North London squad held its ground and held off a few attempts from the Magpies as well.
The game turned into Arsenal’s favour when Nuno Tavares found his way into the left flank and dished the ball over to Bukayo Saka who finished the attack with such a crisp strike. The midfielder gave the squad a scare as he was soon forced off with an apparent knee injury before being replaced by Gabriel Martinelli.
After a few defensive stops, Arsenal took control of the ball once more and this time, Takehiro Tomiyasu found an open Martinelli cutting on the right side and guided the ball all the way to the left corner of the net for a composed finish. This game marked the first time that they have won seven games in a row against a single team without conceding a single goal. Arsenal has also kept its composure as they have never lost a Premier League game at home against a team placed at the bottom of the table.
Superior defence wins the game - May 1, 2021
Just another clean sheet for Arsenal at 2-0, but it was the defensive presence that gave the club a huge win. It was just another day in the office for Arsenal as they saw goals from Mohamed Elneny in the sixth minute before adding one more from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to seal the deal in the 66th minute.
Arsenal had full control of the game from start to finish. Newcastle was held to just five shots with one on target. They only had 38% of the ball as well, which means that Arsenal really hounded them whenever they had the possession.
Despite having an 87% pass rate, the Magpies only had 396 for the whole game. That hampered them from making key plays that could have given them a goal or two at least.
Arsenal had 19 shots for the whole game and five of those were on target as well. They held the ball for a staggering 62% and made a whopping 641 passes en route to a 90% pass rate. This was a superb all-around game for the North London squad.
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Aubameyang’s big night - January 18, 2021
Auba is clearly one of the best players in the world, and Arsenal got a taste of that when he scored two big goals to lead the way for them. This was the first time that the Arsenal star has scored twice for the club and put up a 3-0 clinic win against Newcastle.
Arsenal had 20 shots and went for six shots on target. The club held the ball for 67% of the game and made the most of those chances by tallying 634 passes for an impressive 89% pass rate. This showed how efficient Arsenal can be as long as they keep their strong composure.
Auba scored his first goal of the game in the 50th minute to break the goalless deadlock in the second half. He went for a quick counter forward and beat two defenders down the stretch before kicking the ball all the way to the top left-hand corner of the net.
After a big shot from Saka in the 60th minute, Auba scored another goal to make it a 3-0 lead in the 77th minute. That closed the game for good as they made it far from reach with strong defensive plays down the stretch.
Big four scores four - February 16, 2020
Fans at the Emirates Stadium were in for a treat as they saw four of their top players score big goals for the whole game. All of their goals came in the second half, and they did not let the Magpies get a good look at their goal. It was a superior day on both ends of the pitch for Arsenal, and they enjoyed a massive 4-0 win to cap off a huge club night.
All of their four goals came in the second half of the game. Auba, Nicolas Pepe, Mesut Ozil, and Alexandre Lacazette all had a goal for Arsenal. They were playing with a high level of efficiency and showed the rest of the league why they still have what it takes to become a leading team in the Prem.
Arsenal had 15 shots in the game and had seven shots on target. The club held the ball for 69% and made a total of 643 passes for the whole game en route to 90% pass rate. This was a huge game that the North London squad has enjoyed in the season, and beating the Magpies was as good as it gets.
Newcastle, on the other hand, went for 10 shots in the game but Arsenal’s defence forced them to only get two good looks. They were also held to just 31% possession of the ball and this says a lot about how Arsenal hampered their passing lanes, allowing only 295 in total for the Magpies.
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Auba saves the day - August 10, 2019
Auba stepped up for Arsenal in this 1-0 win against Newcastle. This was a tight match that saw a goalless deadlock from kick-off all the way to the 58th minute where Auba scored a winning goal. The North London squad had a strong defensive stop as Auba broke away with the ball and scored a strong goal to crush Newcastle’s hopes.
In this game, Arsenal has won and kept a clean sheet in a Premier League opener for the first time since the 2008-09 season. That clean sheet also matched their tally away from home for the whole 2018-19 season.
The North London squad only had eight shots for the whole game but only had two good looks. They still held the ball for an impressive 62% which led to 616 passes en route to 84% pass rate. Auba’s heroics gave him a lot of praise in the game and this was one of the big matches that saw his impeccable rise.
Arsenal has won 13 of their last 14 games against Newcastle in this game. This only shows how efficient Arsenal has been when it comes to closing out games against the Magpies despite having some problems on both ends of the pitch.
Double A wins it for Arsenal - April 1, 2019
Arsenal had a great game in their 2-0 clean sheet win against the Magpies in this matchup. The North London squad had big goals from Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette to knock off a strong game.
Ramsey had the first strike for Arsenal with a huge shot in the 30th minute to give them a 1-0 lead in the first half. The defence was the main focus for both teams as the game went silent for almost an hour before Lacazette scored another goal to cap off a huge rally in the closing minutes.
Arsenal had seven shots in the game and four of those were almost in the net. They held the ball for a staggering 71% and made 700 passes along with 85% accuracy. Fans at the Emirates Stadium were thrilled with the win as they were glad that the team pulled off another clean sheet.
It was one of the soundest wins that Arsenal has enjoyed in the season as they needed a massive push. This also proved that the North London squad can rely on their supporting cast if they ever needed a saviour aside from Auba.
Dominant offence on the road - September 15, 2018
Arsenal showed that they can come up with a huge win on the road against the Magpies with an efficient game. The North London squad had 12 shots for the whole game, and two of those shots on target went in. They had 64% of the ball and made 598 passes en route to 84% pass rate to cap off an intense game against Newcastle.
Goals from Granit Xhaka and Mesut Ozil played a huge role in giving Arsenal a push in the second half to take a 2-0 lead. The club shifted their focus to defence for the rest of the game but allowed a lone goal from Ciaran Clark in the 91st minute.
Newcastle failed to put up one more shot that could have given them a draw. Arsenal held on as soon as they were on the defensive end to ensure the win. Fans at St. James Park were stunned by the result and could not believe the tough loss they suffered.
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Arsenal vs Newcastle - Match preview
As Arsenal seeks their eighth win in a row against the Magpies, a lot of fans hope to see more from the North London squad en route to the match. This is going to be one of the biggest battles that will be crucial for both clubs, so fans can expect a tight finish if they ever get their attacks going.
Arsenal has thrived in most of these games against Newcastle. This is why they are seen as the favourites to go up and win this coming match on May 17th. This is one of the last few games of the season for both teams, so it would be a huge game for them to win.
What’s at stake for Newcastle
Newcastle sits at the 10th spot in the league table as of the time of writing. This just means that the team needs to push for a win if they want to lock in on that spot. They have won four of the last five games as of the time of writing, and this is one of the biggest runs they have enjoyed in the past few years, so a strong finish would matter a lot for them.
A roster changeup may be on its way if Newcastle fails to at least secure the 10th spot or deeper. This is why they are keen to get a chance to win this showdown against Arsenal.
Newcastle’s chances
Newcastle is more of a balanced team that relies on their strong attack rate combined with their ravaging defence. The attacking unit will play a huge role in getting a chance to beat Arsenal, as they need their best lineup to counter the North London squad’s active unit.
The ideal plan for the Magpies is to focus on getting more good looks when it comes to their defensive end. They have tallied 600 tackles in the season and have 58% success rate so far. They only concede 1.60 shots per game, so this would be put to the test in the coming game.
What’s at stake for Arsenal
Arsenal is expected to make the Champions League if they can hold on to the fourth spot of the Prem. The sudden rise of the North London squad is seen as one of the biggest plot twists of the season, and now they are gunning for a strong finish with just a few games to go.
Arsenal’s chances
Arsenal is known for its rich offence, which makes the club stand out among many other teams in the Prem. Their strong attack unit should be the biggest focus as they look to outwit the defensive stance that the Magpies will put up in the coming game.
Fans can expect a lot from Arsenal’s stars as they aim to solidify their place in the top four. This is a chance that the team cannot let pass. They will need to stave off the other teams who are hoping to get a shot at the UCL after the season.
This says a lot about Arsenal’s winning chances in the coming matchup as they hope to keep the streak alive. The matchup will be a fun fixture to watch, with both teams looking to finish strong in the 2021-22 season.
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Words: Paul Daniel Flores
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