Arsenal head to Newcastle United this weekend with the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Victory for the Gunners this afternoon will see them move to within two points of Arne Slot’s side after their defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

But Arsenal did not find it easy up against Eddie Howe’s side last season, beaten on Tyneside in November in the league and losing home and away in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Bukayo Saka made his return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games off the bench against Manchester City.

There were a few nervous glances on the Arsenal bench when the England international was left in a heap following a heavy challenge against Port Vale in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday but his manager eased any fears over his availa

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