Arsenal v Newcastle United injury news with eight players ruled out of Premier League clash - gallery
Arsenal have three players ruled out of Tuesday night’s match against Newcastle United due to injury (7:45pm kick-off).
Arsenal have no fresh injury blows confirmed ahead of the match (7:45pm kick-off) but Gabriel Jesus, Emil Smith-Rowe and Reiss Nelson remain sidelined for the match. Meanwhile Newcastle have five players ruled out for the match with Jonjo Shelvey, Matt Targett, Alexander Isak, Paul Dummett and Emil Krafth missing due to injury.
The match is shaping up to be an interesting encounter with Arsenal boasting a perfect Premier League record at the Emirates Stadium this season while Newcastle go into the game on the back of a joint club record 12 game unbeaten run in the top flight.
Something will have to give tonight with both sides missing important players in their respective squads. Here is the injury list heading into tonight’s match...
1. Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus - knee
The Arsenal forward picked up a knee injury during Brazil’s World Cup campaign and has been ruled out for an extended period. Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT
2. Arsenal: Emile Smith Rowe - groin
Smith Rowe is yet to start a Premier League game for The Gunners this season with his most recent start coming against Newcastle at St James’s Park back in May. He has returned to training but tonight’s match comes just too soon.
3. Arsenal: Reiss Nelson - thigh
Nelson picked up a thigh injury during Arsenal’s friendly match against Juventus back in December and is facing a spell on the sidelines. Photo: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
4. Newcastle: Jonjo Shelvey - calf
Jonjo Shelvey is set to be out until at least February after picking up a calf injury.