In an upcoming match in the English Premier League, two high-scoring clubs, Newcastle and Arsenal will face off in a battle for a spot in the top three of the EPL table. The match, which will take place at St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, will kick off on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Arsenal, who currently trail Manchester City by just one point, have fallen to second place after winning just one of their last five matches, with three matches ending in a loss and one in a draw. Newcastle, on the other hand, has won three in a row and four of their last five, placing them third on the table. In their first meeting in January, the sides battled to a scoreless draw.
Ahead of the match, SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has analyzed every detail, including managerial tactics, projected lineups, and past performances, to make the most informed decisions possible. Sutton has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor for more than five years and has followed the game closely for much longer. Last year, he finished the season as SportsLine’s top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 record, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He also did exceptionally well in Serie A, returning nearly $1,600 with a 63-39-1 mark.
Sutton has also set his sights on the upcoming match between Newcastle and Arsenal and has revealed his Premier League picks and best bets. According to Sutton, who is leaning Over on the goal total, Newcastle’s forward Callum Wilson is a scoring machine and could be a vital player in the match. Wilson has scored 15 goals and added four assists in 26 appearances, including 17 starts. Sutton also thinks that Newcastle midfielder Miguel Almiron has been influential in powering the team’s offense, having scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 29 appearances, including 25 starts.
Arsenal, on the other hand, has put forth a formidable offensive strategy with four players scoring at least 10 goals this season, including 21-year-old forward Gabriel Martinelli. The club also benefits from midfielder Martin Odegaard’s contributions to its offensive strategy, as he has registered 14 goals and eight assists in 33 starts.
Overall, Sutton believes that the final score will be high, and over 2.5 goals will be scored. To make your bets for the match, visit SportsLine now to see Sutton’s Newcastle vs. Arsenal picks, as well as his in-depth analysis and best bets.