The Championship nightmare that covered St. James' Park for more than half a year is a thing of the past for the Newcastle team and this is mainly due to Howie's arrival and the prospect of a change of management.
The series of four victorious results stopped at home with the 0-1 defeat by Liverpool as expected, although it was a defeat that the "miners" did not deserve. A second defeat followed, again expected, but with the score that came, it was not at all pleasant. The 5-0 from Manchester City with the last two goals in the delays somewhat damaged the image of Newcastle and wants to correct it in the last home game.
This is the only motivation of the home team in contrast to Arsenal, which is burning for the victory in order to have the upper hand for the exit to the Champions League. The "gunners" also after four victories lost the six points as they do in the derby of north London from Tottenham, with which they claim the golden 4th place. Tottenham with their 3-0 victory over Arsenal and yesterday's victory over Burnley gained a difference of 2 points and so Arteta's team, who had many complaints from the refereeing of the derby and expressed themselves strongly, wants to sacrifice victory tonight. .
The pressure on Arsenal's camp is great after overtaking Tottenham and I do not know if Arteta and his players can manage it. Arsenal have a great tradition at this pitch. The only easy hurdle is not Newcastle, who almost always scores at home and can hardly put up with their opponents. Especially if it is preceded then the pressure on her opponent will become even greater as her draw does not.
I disagree with the odds, which are based solely on Arsenal's motivation and do not reflect the difficulty of the game. My assessment is that he will not be able to pass from the headquarters of Newcastle and I bet on 1X and on the non-defeat of the hosts.