Robson hopes to cash in at Highbury
The 70-year-old will send his side into the televised clash buoyed by their European revival against NAC Breda on Wednesday and hoping the hangover of last Sunday's events at Old Trafford will take their toll on Arsene Wenger's men.
Newcastle were involved in a stormy affair at Highbury two seasons ago when they triumphed 3-1 in a game which saw Craig Bellamy and Ray Parlour dismissed and Alan Shearer dragging Thierry Henry away from referee Graham Poll.
Robson that night suggested Arsenal had to learn how to lose, although he is expecting a much more controlled approach than the one he saw last weekend.
"Because of what's happened and the huge publicity and what's been written about what occurred after the match, I think we will see a controlled Arsenal because all the players realise they can't do that again," he said.
"Two years ago, we beat them and there was something about their reaction at the end of the match.
"We went above them we actually went top of the league on that day and they were extremely argumentative on that occasion. Sometimes teams have to learn how to lose because you don't win all the time," said Robson.
"The sad thing about Manchester United was the players really had done a very good job. They got a valuable point and did very well," he said.
United head for Highbury in high spirits after shaking off their poor start to the season by demolishing Breda 5-0 last night.
Perhaps more importantly, Craig Bellamy ended his 10-game goal drought and Laurent Robert returned to form.
United, who are unbeaten away from home so far this season, will be without Jonathan Woodgate at Arsenal as he prepares for surgery to repair a double hernia tomorrow.
Nolberto Solano is a doubt with a groin strain, although Lee Bowyer returns from his European ban.
Meanwhile, the FA have proposed Sol Campbell's disciplinary hearing for retaliation against Eric Djemba- Djemba should take place on October 13.
Arsene Wenger had earlier claimed that October 9, the day that England travel to Turkey for their Euro 2004 qualifier, had been earmarked by the governing body.
However, that was only put forward by the FA as a possible date if Campbell had to miss England's game due to injury.
Their main proposal to Arsenal, who have yet to confirm their acceptance, is for the hearing to take place on Monday, October 13, the day after England's return from Istanbul.
Campbell has requested a personal hearing to defend himself against the misconduct charge resulting from a video investigation into his clash with Djemba-Djemba at the Community Shield back in August.
However, the date has been delayed by Arsenal's involvement in the Champions League, as well as the FA's inevitable reluctance to hold the hearing in the immediate build-up to the qualifying tie.
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