Battle of Arsenal v Newcastle! Here's why we should expect fireworks in the game
Just three months ago, Arsenal and Newcastle played out one of the most controversial Premier League matches in recent years.
The Gunners were beaten by the Magpies in contentious circumstances on Tyneside, when Anthony Gordon bundled home from close range despite three possible infringements in the build up.
VAR debated for four minutes while checking to see if the ball had initially gone out of play, an offside from Gordon and a foul on Gabriel.
In addition, there were a number of dubious decisions when it came to some heavy challenges, that we're sure neither set of players have forgotten about.
With that in mind, ahead of their clash at the Emirates on Saturday night, Mail Sport looks at why we should expect fireworks from the Premier League clash.
Back in November, Arsenal's visit to St James' Park was marred in controversy as a number of incidents were later put under the spotlight after the final whistle.
The first moment which stirred debate was a dangerous challenge from Gunners star Kai Havertz on Newcastle's Sean Longstaff.
The home players were left up in arms and surrounded the referee after the German midfielder's reckless tackle and were left stunned as Havertz escaped with a yellow card.
Commentator Gary Neville was also shocked by the first half incident as he hammered Havertz for the tackle, claiming the player was 'never getting there'.
'It's a stupid, stupid challenge,' he said on commentary. 'I think it was dangerous, he was never getting there. He lunges in.'
In view of the incident, the Premier League 's Independent Key Match Incidents Panel said it was 'a very dangerous challenge and the type of tackle that needs to be eradicated'.
Shortly after, there was more drama after Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes
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