Newcastle defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa believes that the club should be pushing for Europe rather than fighting to avoid relegation.
Newcastle: Harper; Debuchy, S.Taylor, Coloccini (c), Yanga-Mbiwa; Tiote, Cabaye, Gutierrez; Ben Arfa, Cisse, Gouffran. Subs: Alnwick, Simpson, Anita, Perch, Marveaux, Obertan, Campbell. Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Rosicky, Cazorla, Walcott, Podolski.
Follow live updates from the final day of the 2012/13 Premier League season with Arsenal and Tottenham fighting for the last Champions League spot.
Of all the teams to be battling against each other for fourth place on the final day of the season, it happens to be fierce rivals Arsenal and Tottenham and, although the Gunners occupy the better position at the start of the day, they must be wary of any complacency when so much is at stake.
Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has confirmed that he will be leaving St James’ Park at the end of the season.
Follow Sportsmail’s coverage of the Premier League as the battle for the last top four spot between Arsenal and Tottenham takes centre stage on the final day.
With the title sown up and relegation places decided, all eyes will be on north London rivals Arsenal (away at Newcastle) and Tottenham (home to Sunderland) on the final afternoon of Premier League action in 2012/2013. In a sign of where Arsenal and Spurs have found themselves in recent seasons, this is of course not
Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has confirmed that he will be leaving St James’ Park this summer.
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Good luck to Stevie Harper who plays his final game for Newcastle United today, it will also be goodbye to Danny Simpson.
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal could push for the title next season as their rivals get ready to start the campaign with new managers. The Gunners have again been way off the pace in the race for the title this season as Manchester United walked away with it and they need three points against Newcastle today just to guarantee a top-four finish.
NEWCASTLE UNITED owner Mike Ashley will hand over a staggering £1million to be shared among his St James’ Park matchday workers if the Toon beat Arsenal this afternoon.
ARSENAL have a must-win match against Newcastle this afternoon to take them into the Champions League for a 16th consecutive season, yet manager Arsene Wenger believes their greatest victory has already been achieved.
NEWCASTLE and Southampton are both on the trail of Anderlecht’s Cheikhou Kouyate.
A united front in the North-east of England. That alone feels like something worth talking about. Two cities with a legendary rivalry will decide whether Arsène Wenger, for the first time in 16 seasons, fails to take Arsenal into the Champions’ League as Tottenham pip them for fourth place in the Premier League table
ALAN Pardew admits he has struggled to cope with the highs and lows of life as Newcastle manager.
TOTTENHAM must beat Sunderland at White Hart Lane today and hope Arsenal drop points at Newcastle to qualify
NEWCASTLE boss reckons supporters should lower their expectations after just avoiding the dreaded drop this season
A united front in the North-east of England. That alone feels like something worth talking about. Two cities with a legendary rivalry will decide whether Arsène Wenger, for the first time in 16 seasons, fails to take Arsenal into the Champions’ League as Tottenham pip them for fourth place in the Premier League table.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will share out £1m between the club’s non-football staff if they beat Arsenal in their final game of the season on Sunday, Sky sources understand.
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