Arsenal lineup Vs Newcastle revealed as Mikel Arteta made TWO changes to the lineup that started against Porto- £90M duo returns to the XI for the first time this month

Arsenal XI vs Newcastle United: Two major changes made as £90m duo return to starting line up

All the latest Arsenal team news, injury updates and XI ahead of their Premier League game against Newcastle United.

Arsenal is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium this Saturday evening, aiming to extend their impressive streak of victories in the Premier League. With five wins under their belt in recent fixtures, the Gunners have been showcasing formidable form, even netting five goals or more on three separate occasions. Currently trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by just five points, Arsenal has the opportunity to close the gap with a game in hand over the Reds.

However, amidst their domestic success, Arsenal faced a setback in the Champions League midweek clash against FC Porto, succumbing to a narrow 1-0 defeat. The loss has left Mikel Arteta’s squad with a challenge to overcome in the upcoming second leg if they aspire to advance to the quarter-finals of the esteemed competition.

On the other side of the pitch, Newcastle United has been experiencing a resurgence of their own, remaining undefeated in four consecutive league matches. With two wins and two draws in their recent outings, the Magpies find themselves positioned at eighth in the league table. A victory in the capital could potentially propel them higher, even surpassing Brighton in the standings.

As anticipation builds for the weekend clash, both teams are strategizing their line-ups for the pivotal encounter. Amidst the speculation, let’s delve into the latest team updates and predicted starting XIs for Arsenal and Newcastle United.

### Arsenal’s Team Update

Arsenal’s injury concerns have begun to ease, with notable players like Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith Rowe returning to fitness, albeit making appearances on the bench in the recent Porto clash. However, there are still uncertainties looming over the availability of key players for the upcoming match.

Defender Jurrien Timber remains sidelined due to an ACL injury sustained on the season’s opening weekend, although reports suggest progress in his rehabilitation. Additionally, doubts linger over the fitness of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu, both grappling with knocks that might sideline them for the impending fixture.

Nevertheless, there’s optimism brewing within the Arsenal camp. Forward Gabriel Jesus could be poised for a comeback, undergoing a late fitness assessment ahead of Newcastle’s visit. Furthermore, fans eagerly await the potential return of Thomas Partey, who has been sidelined due to a persistent muscle complaint. Arteta expressed optimism regarding Partey’s recovery, hinting at a possible comeback, stating, “Thomas is progressing really well. I don’t want to say too much but he’s looking very good and he’s on the field already.”

Arsenal Predicted XI

David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior; Declan Rice, Thomas Partey Martin Odegaard; Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli.