Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praises Tottenham before match against Newcastle. Know Eddie Howe's injury blows
Newcastle Head Coach Eddie Howe fears the worst as he waits for the results of a scan on left-back Matt Targett's hamstring injury. His absence means Newcastle are without eight senior players. Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has been on the sidelines for several weeks because of the knee injury he suffered during last week's 5-0 win over Sheffield United. However, Martin Odegaard could return to the team after being restricted to one match in the past two games.
Mikel Arteta optimistic
Gunners Manager Mikel Arteta has pinned his hopes on his boys thinking that they can produce a similar level of performance to the one seen at the London Stadium in mid-week, and they can forget about returning to London with the three points. Talking about Newcastle, he admitted that it will be one of the toughest places to go in the Premier League. The Gunners are optimistic of emerging out of the Emirates on Saturday, November 4.
Arteta praises Tottenham
Praising Tottenham, Arteta has said that the local rivals must be viewed as rivals for the title this term. Tottenham are at the top of the table, two points in front of the Gunners.
Talking to 'Mirror', on whether Ange Postecoglou's men must be regarded as a threat to the ultimate prize, Arteta said,«They are right now up there and they’re merited to be where they are so, yes.»
Arsenal take on Newcastle
Arsenal will meet Newcastle at a time when they are unbeaten after 10 games of a Premier League season for the first time since 2007-08. They have registered seven wins and three draws. But the Magpies are unbeaten in six top-flight fixtures directly following a three-match losing run. On the other hand, the Gunners have scored a league-high five goals from corners so
