Arsenal vs Newcastle United referee appointment and card odds

Arsenal have been on a spectacular roll of late, clinching victory in their last five Premier League matches and netting an impressive total of 21 goals. Their most recent triumph saw them demolish Burnley 5-0 at Turf Moor in the previous weekend, a match that highlighted their potent offensive capabilities. This match was particularly significant as both suggested bets for the game proved to be accurate.

Nonetheless, Arsenal's winning spree was abruptly halted in their midweek Champions League encounter with Porto. The North London side failed to translate their domestic success onto the European platform, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat on foreign soil. This outcome has sparked debates about the Gunners' consistency and their capacity to deliver in high-pressure, high-stakes fixtures.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United, under the helm of Eddie Howe, are currently holding the eighth position in the league table but have had a mixed bag of results lately. Their previous four league outings resulted in two victories and two stalemates. In their last match, they demonstrated great character to twice rally from behind and secure a draw against Bournemouth on home turf.

Paul Tierney has been appointed as the referee for this match along with Neil Davies and Nick Hopton as the assistant referees with Anthony Taylor as the fourth official this weekend. Peter Bankes and Lee Betts are on VAR duty for Saturday night's match.

The Gunners have picked up 38 yellow cards and two red cards so far this season in the Premier League but have seen their opponents pick up 57 yellow cards and two reds this season too.

The Magpies have picked up 58 yellow cards so far in the Premier League with no red cards and have seen their opponents pick up 65