Overview
- Following Liverpool’s late loss to Crystal Palace, a win at St James’ Park would move Arsenal within two points of the leaders.
- Bukayo Saka is available after a hamstring issue and is one contribution from reaching 100 Premier League goal involvements.
- Martin Ødegaard has trained after a shoulder problem and will be assessed, with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke and Piero Hincapié sidelined.
- Newcastle have managed only three league goals since Alexander Isak’s sale to Liverpool but have kept four clean sheets in five matches.
- Arsenal have conceded just two league goals, only one from open play, and kick off on Sunday at 4:30pm BST on Sky Sports.