Callum Wilson, who has endured a rotten run of injuries himself, led the line for the visitors at the Emirates. In stark contrast to Newcastle’s misfortune, Arsenal were able to welcome Kai Havertz back to his first matchday squad since suffering a severe hamstring injury in January.

Alexander Isak is not in the Newcastle United squad for the trip to Arsenal on Sunday, missing out due to a minor groin injury. Magpies boss Eddie Howe has made just one change after beating Chelsea last time out, bringing in Callum Wilson for the injured Swede for the crunch clash with the Gunners.

Newcastle face Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday hoping to all but secure a spot in next season’s Champions League