play host to in Saturday’s early kick off hoping to build some momentum from their over Chelsea and propel themselves up the table. ’s side have not won in five league games and slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Chelsea despite impressing at Stamford Bridge last time out. The Magpies went on the defeat the Blues in a repeat league cup fixture on Wednesday and such an immediate response will hopefully For Arsenal, they in what was a crucial result for their title chances.
Five points behind leaders Man City they cannot afford to slip up further and will need to secure all three away at St. James’ Park today. has a few injuries to navigate but his youngsters got a run out in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and defeated Preston 3-0 proving .
Newcastle take on Arsenal in the Premier League with kick off at 12.30pm, live on TNT Sports Eddie Howe’s men are on a five-game winless streak in the league Gunners need three points to keep up with leaders Man City NEW XI - Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Willock, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Gordon, Isak, Joelinton ARS XI - Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Merino, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli, Havertz , Gabriel Magalhaes has been passed fit to start for Arsenal, which isn’t entirely unsurprising - Mikel Arteta can put players straight back into the team as soon as they become available - but is welcome and suggests Arsenal aren’t actually in a defensive injury crisis, as had been feared. No Sandro Tonali in a .
