Arsenal face another big Premier League challenge on Saturday when they take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Arsenal face late squad decisions regarding Gabriel’s fitness which could affect the team’s defense against an energetic Magpies team. Ben White did not train this week, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Ødegaard will not be fit for the game. Should Gabriel be unable to go, Mikel Arteta is likely to rely on Jakub Kiwior in defense.

The team’s first point of attack will likely be available as the team needs three points to keep pace with Manchester City.

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GK: David Raya– Arsenal’s Golden Glove winner has not conceded a goal in the Premier League since the north London derby.

LB: Jurrien Timber– Timber moves left after Oleksandr Zinchenko starts in the Carabao Cup.

CB: Jakub Kiwior– Kiwior slides into central after starting against both Preston North End and Liverpool.

CB: William Saliba—Saliba is back after his suspension and seems to be playing a flawless game against Alexander Isak.

RB: Thomas Partey—Partey played at right-back several times at the start of the season. After Declan Rice played so well in midfield against Liverpool, Partey completes the back four.

LM: Gabriel Martinelli—Martinelli provides pace and width on the right to strengthen Newcastle’s defense.

CM: Mikel Merino– The summer signing is gaining confidence and scored his first Arsenal goal last time out.

CM: Declan Rice– Rice put in his best performance of the season against Liverpool and is the anchor in midfield.

RM: Bukayo Saka– A surprise or no surprise depending on who you ask, Saka was back for the Liverpool game after picking up an injury during the international break with England. He got a few more minutes in the Carabao Cup. He leads the league with seven assists.

ST: Leandro Trossard—Trossard may be listed as a striker, but Arteta’s front two will drop back to help

ST: Kai Havertz– The German is Arsenal’s top goalscorer in the league and Arteta’s preferred option over Jesus.

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