‘Has to play!’ - Newcastle United fans send this message to Eddie Howe ahead of Arsenal

Should Eddie Howe stick with Karl Darlow for Arsenal? Or recall Martin Dubravka? Newcastle United fans provide us with their thoughts.

By Jordan Cronin

Published 24th Nov 2021, 19:21 BST

Updated 25th Nov 2021, 06:30 BST

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All eyes will be on Newcastle United’s goalkeeping spot when Eddie Howe names his starting XI against Arsenal on Saturday.

With Martin Dubravka back in contention after a three-month layoff with a foot injury, the pressure on Karl Darlow is rising.

What’s the current situation surrounding Dubravka and Darlow?

Darlow, who has played the last eight games, was selected ahead of Dubravka for the 3-3 draw with Brentford.

Unfortunately, Darlow’s performance was talked about for all the wrong reasons following his howler for Ivan Toney’s equaliser.

Now the Slovakian is fit again for Newcastle, there is a decision to be had around who starts at the Emirates.

What Newcastle fans told NewcastleWorld

We asked United fans, Dubravka or Darlow - and here’s what they said:

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