Arsenal are looking to bounce back from two matches without victory when they visit Newcastle.
The Gunners, who beat Preston North End 3-0 midweek to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, followed up their disappointing ten-man defeat to Bournemouth with a 2-2 draw against title rivals Liverpool last weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side twice held the lead but settled for a point at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal lost this fixture last season following a controversial Anthony Gordon effort and will be seeking revenge on Saturday as they look to make ground on Manchester City and Liverpool.
Newcastle secured a much-needed victory against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round midweek having lost to the Blues in the Premier League last weekend. They are without a victory in the league since mid-September and will need the ferocity of the St James’ Park crowd to help them remedy that on Saturday.
Anthony Gordon missed the trip to Stamford Bridge last weekend through injury but started against the Blues on Wednesday evening. He featured for 73 minutes, while Lewis Miley also made his comeback from a long-term injury in the closing stages of the victory.
Newcastle lineup: (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes.
Arsenal lineup: (4-2-3-1): Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz.
