Newcastle United host Arsenal in a huge Premier League showdown on Tyneside this afternoon.

Liverpool’s defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday means the Gunners can move to back within two points of the summit with a victory this afternoon.

Sat in 15th having collected just one win in their opening five games, Newcastle’s season badly needs a jumpstart.

Eddie Howe’s side can perhaps take inspiration from their performances against Arsenal last season, beating them home and away to reach the Carabao Cup final having also taken care of business in this fixture last November.

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