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What is the team news?
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
Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE
Mikel Arteta’s side are two points ahead of Newcastle in the table, with just a week of the season remaining after Sunday.
Newcastle have won all three games they have played against Arsenal this season - including the two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final.
But Eddie Howe’s side have a woeful Premier League record at the Emirates and have not won there since 2010 - losing 17 and drawing three of their last 20 trips there.
A victory would lift Newcastle above Arsenal before finishing the season at home to Everton as they look to return to the Champions League.
Chris Wilson18 May 2025 14:03
Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s match between Arsenal and Newcastle.
A win for either side would be enough to secure Champions League football next season, with both sides eager to end the league season on a high.
We’ll have all the latest build-up right here.
Chris Wilson18 May 2025 13:57
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