Arsenal vs Newcastle: Gunners host Howe's side in huge Premier League clash

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Arsenal lost to Newcastle earlier this season in controversial fashion
Arsenal lost to Newcastle earlier this season in controversial fashion

ARSENAL return to the Emirates Stadium TONIGHT to host Newcastle in another crucial Premier League clash.

The Gunners suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Porto on Wednesday following a last-minute goal from Galeno.

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Arsenal and Newcastle go head-to-head again this weekendCredit: Getty

However, they will look to get back to winning ways against Eddie Howe's Champions League-chasing Magpies.

Mikel Arteta and his side felt aggrieved following their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle in November.

Anthony Gordon's goal was controversially given following a lengthy VAR check that looked at three separate incidents.

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Arteta was investigated following his post-match comments but officials later cleared him.

The Spaniard could now be approaching Saturday's game with revenge in mind.

Team news

Fabio Vieira returned to the Arsenal squad on Wednesday following an extended period out with a groin injury, so he could be in contention to play.

Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain doubts.

Fabio Vieira could return for Arsenal
Fabio Vieira could return for ArsenalCredit: Getty

Meanwhile, Newcastle have a lengthy injury list.

Callum Wilson is set for a long spell on the sidelines with a pectoral injury.

Aleksandr Isak could also miss out with a groin issue.

Joe Willock and Fabian Schar could be back in contention following their respective injury spells.

But Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Joelinton and Elliot Anderson remain unavailable.

Who will be the star players?

Bukayo Saka added two goals to his Premier League tally against Burnley last weekend.

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He now has 12 goals and seven assists in 24 league appearances this season.

Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wegner hailed him as "world class" this week.

The Frenchman told beIN SPORTS: "He is top level. He is top level because he is the type of player who makes differences at that level of game and has a great future.

"He is a top person as well. Humble, wants to learn, wants to work, so his career will now be decided by how much he wants to continue to improve, but he is certainly one of the three best English players. I would say he is world-class."

Bukayo Saka has continued to be a key player for Arsenal this season
Bukayo Saka has continued to be a key player for Arsenal this season
Bruno Guimaraes has been one of Newcastle's most consistent players
Bruno Guimaraes has been one of Newcastle's most consistent players

Bruno Guimaraes has been one of Newcastle's stand-out players so far this season.

The midfielder has registered seven goal contributions in 24 games since the start of the campaign.

He is also yet to be significantly impacted by injury.

Guimaraes ruffled some feathers last time he came up against Arsenal, with some fans convinced he should've been sent off for an elbow on Jorginho.

What has been said?

Following last weekend's impressive win over Burnley, Arteta said: "We are showing a high efficiency at the moment in front of goal, and you see especially the purpose, the way we’re playing at.

"We always want to play forward and be a threat, and the players up front, they feel really connected at the moment. That’s a different story because it gives us much more tranquillity, especially to finish the games off."

Mikel Arteta wants his team to continue their impressive Premier League run of form
Mikel Arteta wants his team to continue their impressive Premier League run of formCredit: Alamy

Meanwhile, following last week's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, Howe admitted: "I’m well aware and I think people who watch us regularly are aware, that we’re not at full power at the moment, we’re not at our fluent best but I think the reasons for that are obvious.

"We are a bit disjointed. We had players playing today who maybe wouldn’t be in their best positions given a free hand. But everyone is giving as much as they can to get consistent results.

"We have to look at the positives. It’s another game unbeaten for us, we’re getting points where we went through a spell when we weren’t."

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Matt Penn

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