Newcastle United face an Arsenal side that returned to winning ways on Tuesday night following their 3-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners’ Premier League title challenge has faltered in recent weeks after a four-game winless streak handing the initiative to reigning champions Manchester City.
Although Mikel Arteta’s side returned to the top of the table after beating Chelsea, Man City, who face West Ham United this evening (kick-off 8pm), have two games in hand and sit just two points behind.
Arsenal simply have no room for error between now and the end of the season - and there aren’t many tougher places to visit than St James’ Park right now.
Newcastle, who need three wins from their remaining five fixtures to mathematically guarantee their first top-four finish since 2002-03, have lost just once on home turf this term.
Ahead of the meeting, NewcastleWorld takes a look at the latest injury and team news from both camps.
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5. Jamaal Lascelles - out
United’s captain is set to miss the rest of the campaign after sustaining a calf injury in training. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
6. Takehiro Tomiyasu - out
Tomiyasu has also had surgery on his knee and won’t feature again this season. | Getty Images
7. William Saliba - out
Saliba has been sidelined with a back injury since Arsenal’s Europa League exit to Sporting Lisbon. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
8. Gabriel Magalhaes - late fitness test
Football.London writes that Gabriel should be fit to face Newcastle, despite coming off injured in midweek against Chelsea. | Getty Images