There is still a huge feeling of discontent on Tyneside as Alan Shearer has once again reiterated the fact that nobody seems to know who the manager of Newcaslte is, as they face life in the English Championship.

This is a huge game for Newcastle. After finally ending their losing run to Fulham last week, they come up against Bobby Robsons resurgent Newcastle United. Despite thie recent loss in confidence, Arsenal still have an impressive home record. Having only lost once at home, and scoring fifteen, Arsenal will be extremely difficult to beat today.

They will welcome back the trio of Robert Pires, Dennis Bergkamp, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst who should all be up to 100% fitness after shaking off long termn injuries. The big news for Arsenal, however, is that captain and star midfielder Patrick Viera is back after his two match ban. Bobby Robson should have a fresh squad to choose from with key players such as Alan Shearer and Gary Speed rested in midweek.

They are still missing long term injury victims Titus Bramble (hamstring) and Craig Bellamy (knee). Having taken 15 points from a possible 18 the Newcastle confidence will be high, and they will be looking forward to this game. On closer inspection of their recent form, however Arsenal look to be the clear winners of this game. Newcastle have won only once in their last six away games, taking only 4 points from a possible 18.

They also have one of the worst records for conceding goals away, with 11. Only the basement teams of West Bromwich and Bolton have conceded more away. Highbury is not the place to go with a leaky defence and with Thierry Henry, Sylvain Wiltord, Dennis Bergkamp Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg and Kanu all fit, I expect a few goals too. Due to Newcastle's awful away form, I can Arsenal winning this one by more than one goal.