Published on May 6, 2023 at 3:00pm
Newcastle host today's game as they aim to secure 3rd place and Champions League football for next season. This dream is looking to become a reality as they hold a six point advantage over Liverpool with a game game hand. They come into this game full of confidence after a run of 8 wins in their last 9 games.
Arsenal come into this game off the back off an impressive 3-1 win against Chelsea, to turn around a 4 game winless run. This winless streak has ensured that Arsenal are no longer in control of the title race with Man City having a 1 point advantage and a game in hand. As such, Arsenal need 3 points in every match to keep any title hopes alive.
Sticking to the player shots angle which is becoming pretty common in these articles, but why mess with a winning formula! Last month. Callum Wilson broke Alan Shearers record for the most goals scored in a single month in the Premier League. I think he will have his shooting boots on against an Arsenal side that have not kept a clean sheet in their last 7 Premier league games. He averages 1.1 shots on target a game and has actually hit 6 in his last 2.
Newcastles defensive solidity also seems to have faltered in recent weeks as they have knly kept 1 clean sheet in their last 12 games. As such, I believe given this and the importance of this game for Arsenal, they should get a few shots away. Jesus averages 1 SOT a game this season, and since returning from injury has hit at least 1 shot on target in 5 of his 6 games, only failing against Manchester City.
I believe both Wilson and Jesus show some good value this game.
Wilson and Jesus over 0.5 shots on target each @2.3
Written by Mgs bets
