Mikel Arteta is full of praise for Newcastle United, despite the Magpies’ dip in form.
Eddie Howe’s side go into this weekend’s game at St James’ Park without a Premier League win in five games.
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Newcastle United are currently 12th in the Premier League, which is far from ideal for a club that wants to get back into the Champions League.
However, Chris Sutton has stated that Newcastle’s issues have been ‘overblown’. At the start of the season, Howe’s side were playing poorly and getting results, while now it is the opposite.
The Magpies will hope that they have now turned a corner, and should be full of confidence after Newcastle beat Chelsea 2-0 in the Carabao Cup.
Mikel Arteta praises ‘fantastic’ Newcastle United
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Eddie Howe will hope that result is a turning point for his team, and Mikel Arteta is under no illusions about Newcastle United’s quality despite their position in the league.
Ahead of Newcastle vs Arsenal, Arteta spoke to the Gunners’ official website about the Magpies’ start to the season.
“The league position after nine games is very tricky when you see the fixtures that they’ve had as well and certain situations that they’ve been through as well, but they’re a fantastic team,” he said.
“They’re really well coached, they’re very intense.
“It’s a great stadium to play in, you know what you’re going to face there, so we’re looking forward to it.”
Mikel Arteta knows what to expect from St James’ Park
Arteta knows exactly what to expect from the Newcastle United crowd. The atmosphere was much better on Wednesday night, as the Toon Army roared on Eddie Howe’s high pressing side.
The Arsenal manager has been on the receiving end of some incredible atmospheres inside St James’ Park. One that comes to mind was the 2-0 win in May 2022, as Arsenal continued their top four collapse. The atmosphere got to Arsenal that night, and Arteta was furious with his players.
The crowd was just as raucous last season, especially given the controversy. Ahead of that game, Arteta praised the Newcastle atmosphere, and called on his players to embrace the challenge. Sadly for him, it ended with Newcastle winning 1-0.
As is always the case at St James’ Park, the Newcastle crowd will play an important role. Games against Arsenal have become very heated, and the Newcastle players will be keen to get the fans involved as much as possible.
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