Arsenal need to get back to winning ways and move back to the highest of the Premier League table after they host Newcastle United this evening.
Back-to-back league defeats for Mikel Arteta’s side has seen the Gunners slip to second and behind Manchester City by virtue of goals scored.
But with Pep Guardiola’s side in FA Cup motion today, Arsenal can temporarily return to the league’s summit with a win against an out-form Newcastle side, who’ve one won of their last seven in all competitions.
Arsenal are set to be boosted by the return of Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori to the matchday squad, but Jurrien Timber is anticipated to miss out once more.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all of the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage
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Early team news
The excellent news for Arsenal fans is that we’re expecting Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori to be available again today.
Jurrien Timber will miss out, though.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are without five players for today’s clash, including Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento.
Beautiful day for it
The sun is belting down in north London. Let’s hope the motion on the pitch can match the weather above.
The right way to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle
You’ll be able to watch the match live to tell the tale Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Major Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
Alternatively, you’ll be able to follow all of the motion with Metro’s LIVE blog.
What time does Arsenal vs Newcastle kick-off?
Arsenal’s clash with Newcastle kicks off at 5:30pm tonight.
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