Arsenal return to Premier League action at Newcastle United on Saturday as they aim to keep pace with Liverpool and Manchester City in the title race.
A 2-2 draw with Arne Slot’s side at Emirates Stadium last week means the Gunners began the latest matchweek five points behind champions City at the top of the standings.
Mikel Arteta saw Gabriel and Jurrien Timber forced off with injuries against the Reds, yet there was confidence around the condition of the pair following Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win at Preston North End.
Newcastle, who eliminated Chelsea from that competition in midweek, after losing a league match at Stamford Bridge three days earlier, should offer a stern test of Arsenal’s credentials regardless of the injury picture.
The Sporting News looks at the latest team news for this game.
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Newcastle United vs. Arsenal lineups, confirmed starting 11, team news
Newcastle fielded a strong side in their cup clash with Chelsea, but Eddie Howe made a handful of changes to keep the team fresh.
Bruno Guimaraes comes back into midfield after starting the cup match on the bench, while Dan Burn returns to defence. Tino Livramento gets the nod ahead of Emil Krafth.
Anthony Gordon shrugged off a pelvic injury to start against Chelsea and keeps his place for this one.
Newcastle United starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Pope (GK) — Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall — Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock — Gordon, Isak, Joelinton
Injured: Botman, Lascelles, Trippier, Wilson
Suspended: None
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Arteta confirmed this week that neither Gabriel nor Timber have any serious injury concerns and both were named in the starting lineup at St. James’ Park.
David Raya returns in goal with William Saliba back after serving a one-game Premier League suspension. Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz all start.
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-4-2, right to left): Raya (GK) — Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Saka, Merino, Rice, Martinelli — Havertz, Trossard
Injured: Calafiori, Odegaard, Tierney, Tomiyasu
Suspended: None
Newcastle United vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel
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