Chris Sutton predicts what the score will be between Newcastle and Arsenal on Saturday

Newcastle United is poised for a significant opportunity to secure their biggest win of the Premier League season when they face Arsenal on Saturday night. Their season has been marked by remarkable moments, including a win against Paris Saint-Germain and a recent victory over Manchester United. They’ve also achieved impressive scorelines like a 5-1 victory over Aston Villa and an 8-0 thrashing of Sheffield United. Eddie Howe’s team has captured the hearts of fans with their exciting style of play and can send a powerful message to the rest of the Premier League with a victory over Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta anticipates a lively atmosphere at St James’ Park and knows that managing the crowd and stifling the home support will be crucial for Arsenal to secure all three points. BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton, however, has a different perspective.

Sutton has made his Premier League predictions for BBC Sport, and he’s backing Arsenal to win 2-0 against Newcastle at St James’ Park. He acknowledges the boost Newcastle received from their recent win against Manchester United in the EFL Cup, but he finds it odd that Arteta waited until his team was 3-0 down to West Ham in the same competition before making key substitutions. Sutton believes both teams will be at full strength on Saturday and expects a closely contested match with few goals, but he has a hunch that Arsenal will come away with the victory.

Newcastle will enter the game with confidence, especially after their significant win at Old Trafford, which involved several fringe players. The atmosphere behind the scenes should be positive, and the team will be buoyed by the crowd’s enthusiasm following the 3-0 victory over Manchester United.

While there is optimism and a wave of momentum behind Newcastle, it’s acknowledged that the Arsenal game will be challenging, and Chris Sutton predicts a loss. However, the positivity and confidence from recent successes could still propel Newcastle to an impressive performance and potentially even a victory, setting the stage for their upcoming Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.