Speaking to BBC Sport, Chris Sutton said: "There was plenty of controversy when these two sides met at St James' Park in November, including fury towards the VAR from Arsenal over Newcastle's winner.
"That might mean there is an edge to this game, from the start. Arsenal were disappointing in their defeat by Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday, which surprised me a little, but Porto really disrupted them.
"Newcastle may well try to do the same thing but I am expecting the Gunners to bounce back. They were excellent against Burnley last week and the Magpies concede too many goals. I think Arsenal will find a way through."
Sutton's prediction: Arsenal 2–1 Newcastle
Arsenal can't afford to drop points when they host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday with Liverpool and Manchester City playing so well.
If the Gunners are serious about their 2023/24 title ambitions, nothing but the three points at the Emirates will be enough to keep up pace in the race.
