Bruno Guimaraes is sure to feel the heat when Newcastle United face Arsenal on Saturday night.
The 26-year-old was at the center of the action in the opposite encounter, where Anthony Gordon’s strike earned the Magpies a disputed 1-0 victory.
It was a tense match at St James’ Park, with both sets of fans erupting at several moments.
It began with Kai Havertz’s horrific attack on Sean Longstaff, which resulted in a booking, and then Bruno Guimaraes needlessly wiped out Arsenal player Jorginho.
Newcastle’s Brazilian warrior clattered into Jorginho’s back with his arm and was fortunate not to be sent off.
Bruno is now trying everything he can to avoid receiving a yellow card, and this may be his biggest test yet.
Bruno Guimaraes may struggle to avoid getting booked vs Arsenal
Since the 3-2 loss against Manchester City, Bruno has been on thin ice. His ninth booking of the season that night brought him perilously close to a two-game suspension. Losing the Brazilian midfielder would be a huge blow, so he’s been treading carefully on the field.
He’s been cautious not to give the referee any reason to book him, and he’s managed to go four Premier League matches without a yellow card. This means he’ll be eligible to play against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, though he might find it challenging to avoid further disciplinary action.
Given the physical nature of past encounters, particularly the one at St James’ Park earlier this season, the upcoming match against Arsenal is expected to be no different. This poses a significant challenge for Bruno.
While he’s displayed commendable discipline so far, this upcoming match will test him the most. Bruno must decide whether to continue playing cautiously or risk missing the subsequent two games due to suspension.
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