This weekend sees the last round of fixtures before the early September international break. Arsenal are looking to end on a positive note after their ‘very average’ start to the season, while Steve McClaren is looking to register his first league victory as Newcastle boss. Based on what we’ve seen from both teams in the opening three games, what can we expect from this weeks early kick off at St James’ Park?
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Three players, one spot – who should be our first choice right back?
With three very good right backs in the squad there is a tough decision to make as to who should be first choice, second choice and who should be sent away. Strong reports are linking Carl Jenkinson with an imminent return to West Ham for another season long loan spell. The Englishman has had a mixed time at Arsenal but is that the right decision? Does it make more sense to give Hector Bellerin a loan spell as a first choice right back, or should the young talent be Arsenal’s first choice? And where does all this leave fit again Debuchy? The stats below help to give a meaningful comparison.
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