Team News
Arsenal will have to make do without top scorer Aaron Ramsey after the midfielder was forced off against the Hammers with a thigh injury. Jack Wilshere is expected to replace the Welshman after completing his two-game ban while Mathieu Flamini may come in for Mikel Arteta.
Tomas Rosicky is also expected to start having not featured against West Ham and Laurent Koscielny is likely to be recalled after recovering from a cut knee.
Lukas Podolski is pushing to make his first start in four months after coming off the bench to grab a goal and an assist last time out, although Wenger has said he will continue to use the German cautiously after such a long time out.
The Frenchman has also hinted Mesut Ozil could be given a rest. Yaya Sanogo, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Abou Diaby all remain on the sidelines.
Newcastle welcome back Cheick Tiote from a one-match ban and he’s expected to come straight back in to play alongside Yohan Cabaye in midfield.
Hatem Ben Arfa could retain his place after a decent display against Stoke and Jonas Gutierrez is available again after recovering from a calf injury.
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