Newcastle got the better of Arsenal in the opening 45 minutes. Their back-three kept the Arsenal attack quiet, and the Gunners’ midfield was wide open. Much of that openness falls squarely on Thomas Partey’s shoulders.

Previewing Arsenal's Premier League battle with Newcastle. Includes how to watch on TV, team news, score prediction and full build-up.

Newcastle are ramping up efforts to reinforce their goalkeeping ranks, with Espanyol’s Joan Garcia and Burnley’s James Trafford emerging as two targets.

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Callum Wilson, who has endured a rotten run of injuries himself, led the line for the visitors at the Emirates. In stark contrast to Newcastle’s misfortune, Arsenal were able to welcome Kai Havertz back to his first matchday squad since suffering a severe hamstring injury in January.

Newcastle United have to address a glaring squad issue ahead of next season and a return to European football.

Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool saw the light shine on Arteta’s ability to get his players to turn a dire first half around, which is exactly what happened against Newcastle. As a result, Martin Keown opted to single out the Arsenal manager for praise, labelling the boss as the ‘driving force’ behind the Gunners’ win.

Newcastle could leapfrog Arsenal in the Premier League table with victory at the Emirates on Sunday - and secure their top five spot