Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal - friends turn foes

Friends turn foes as Arsenal loom on toon comeback...

Lille’s key players Yohan Cabaye and Gervinho signed for premier league clubs Arsenal and Newcastle and will face off in their first match of the season.

The Ivorian international will lock heads with his French counterpart on a night that will kick off the premier league season.

Cabaye and Gervinho formed a ceative partmership at Lille and played the most essential roles in winning the league title for the club.

They will now play against one another and neither of them will take the challenge lightly.

Fans last season witnessed the greatest ever comeback at St James’ Park when Newcastle came back from a 4 goal deficit to draw the match.

And with both teams missing key players due to transfer sagas, expect one hell of a match.