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Newcastle United face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium later today aiming to complete a league double over the Gunners. And Eddie Howe could welcome back a couple of his key players for the trip to north London with both Joe Willock and Alexander Isak potentially being involved in the game.
Howe admitted last week that the pair were 'close' to a return against Bournemouth and both could be available for tonight's game. Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, watched his side taste defeat against Porto in the Champions League in midweek, ending their stunning recent form.
The Gunners have taken maximum points from their last five league outings - scoring 21 goals in that time and currently sit 3rd in the Premier League table. It is set to be a fascinating encounter between two sides that will have strong memories of their last meeting back in November.
The Magpies won a feisty encounter 1-0 that evening with VAR, controversy and potential red cards all thrown into the mix on a very memorable night. Here, ahead of tonight's game, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps:
9. Elliot Anderson - out
Anderson has been ruled-out with a back injury and hasn’t featured since the win over Crystal Palace back in October. He could be back in soon, although a date has not yet been put on a potential return for the 21-year-old. | Getty Images
10. Sandro Tonali - out
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection until the beginning of next season. | Getty Images
11. Joelinton - out
Joelinton has undergone surgery on his thigh injury and has been ruled-out of action until May. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Matt Targett - out
Targett was substituted very early on against Manchester United after suffering a hamstring injury in November. His return has been teased on social media after he was spotted on an exercise bike but he is expected to be out for a couple more weeks. | Getty Images