Arsenal could have Bukayo Saka available again for his or her Premier League clash with Newcastle United this evening.
Saka has not featured because the Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City last month attributable to an Achilles injury, sitting out of the last five games while he side surrendered their lead at the highest.
But Arteta confirmed on Friday his winger is could make the squad for the visit of Eddie Howe’s side.
Arsenal have also been without their first-choice full-backs as of late. Jurrien Timber has not played since coming off within the win over Everton in March attributable to a groin injury.
Riccardo Calafiori has also sat out in recent weeks with Piero Hincapie deputising on the left.
Calafiori is ready to return to the squad this evening but Timber will once more not be involved.
Arsenal’s injury woes have cleared up over the past 10 days with Mikel Merino their only remaining absentee.
Newcastle meanwhile shall be without two key players, each on Arsenal’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window.
Anthony Gordon missed last week’s defeat to Bournemouth with a hip injury which rules him out again tonight.
Tino Livramento was forced off in that game with a groin injury that would end his season.
Joelinton meanwhile will serve a two-match suspension after picking up his 10th booking of the season.
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Arteta will wish to get Saka back within the team as soon as possible. But, with that vast Champions League semi-final with Atletico Madrid looming next week, the Gunners boss is perhaps tempted to ease the England international back in with Noni Madueke available to begin.
The roles of Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard enabled Arsenal to play with more attacking verve against Manchester City, creating plenty greater than now we have been accustomed to seeing from them in recent weeks and months.
With goal difference potentially a think about where the title finally ends up, Arteta will certainly allow them to off the leash again and go for Newcastle in the same way.
Arsenal vs Newcastle channel, live stream and kick-off time
Arsenal vs Newcastle kicks off at 5:30pm tonight.
You possibly can watch the match continue to exist Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Major Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
You can even follow all of the motion with Metro’s LIVE blog.
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