Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Team news and updates from Premier League clash at the Emirates

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Arsenal host Newcastle United at the Emirates in the Premier League today, with both sides able to seal Champions League qualification with a win.

Arsenal start the weekend in second on 68 points, just two above the Magpies, who themselves are level on points with Chelsea and Aston Villa having played a game less than both.

Newcaslte have emerged victorious from all three meetings between the sides this season, having won 1-0 at St James Park before respective 2-0 wins in each leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on their way to winning the trophy.

And another win would see Eddie Howe ’s side leapfrog the Gunners into second, while Mikel Arteta ’s side can all but secure a third consecutive second-placed finish with three points.

Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Jurrien Timber have trained this week but are fitness doubts, while Mikel Merino is suspended after his red card at Liverpool. Kai Havertz could return for the first time since February.

Sven Botman has picked up another knock and adds to Newcastle’s injury woes in defence, with Kieran Trippier and Lewis Hall both sidelined. Joelinton is also unavailable while Joe Willock is a doubt.

Chris Wilson18 May 2025 14:07