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Arsenal vs. Newcastle United: Wenger keen to build on impressive 2015

Arsenal begin the second half of its Premier League title challenge with the visit of struggling Newcastle United this weekend.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his Premier League leader not to let its focus wander as the club begins 2016 against Newcastle United on Saturday.

Wenger's men top the table on goal difference from Leicester City and head into the new year on the back of an impressive 2015, which has seen them win the most points (81) and matches (25) in the division.

Arsenal has been top four times going into the new year during the Premier League era but have closed out its title challenge on just one of those occasions in 2002.