Newcastle United Predicted XI (And Score) Vs Arsenal
6. Midfield Pivot Jack Colback (Man United Rating 5.5)
I wasn't impressed with Jack Colback against Manchester United and think that him and Vurnon Anita are Newcastle's weakest link. The 25-year-old was constantly behind the play and relied on Anita to cover him as Manchester Uniteds midfield danced through the middle. Lack of competition for the former Sunderland player's position means that Colback will be faced with the tricky role of monitoring the Gunners' flamboyant, interchanging central players.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
