Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Team news as Gunners look to end slide and retake Premier League top spot – UK Times

In the nick of time, Arteta is expecting to welcome Bukayo Saka back into the squad this evening, along with Riccardo Calafiori, although it is unclear if either will be able to go straight into the starting XI.

Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino remain absent.

… and welcome to live coverage of a huge clash that could have a major say on who wins the Premier League title. Arsenal, licking their wounds and in search of a response following last Sunday’s defeat away to Manchester City, are now second in the table having spent the majority of the campaign top.

But Mikel Arteta’s team know that a win against Newcastle, who are out of form and contention for any of their pre-season targets, would return them to the top because City face Southampton in an FA Cup semi-final.

Kick-off at the Emirates Stadium is 17:30 BST.