Arsenal predicted starting XI to face Newcastle United: Mikel Arteta to name SEVEN changes?

Arsenal face Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon as the hosts target a big three points in their battle for Premier League survival.

Mikel Arteta’s side arrive at St James’ Park just three days after playing away to La Liga side Villarreal in the semi-finals of the Europa League.

The scoreline is 2-1 in favour of the Spanish club but everything is still to play for during the second-leg tie at the Emirates next week.

With that game in mind, Arteta is expected to ring the changes – and we predict what starting XI the 39-year-old will name:

9. Emile Smith Rowe

The 20-year-old has established himself as one of Mikel Arteta’s most trusted and leading attackers this season. Photo: MICHAEL REGAN

Captain Aubameyang will hope to start after coming off the bench on Thursday following his battle with malaria. Photo: IAN KINGTON

Should still be relatively fresh despite playing half an hour in the 2-1 defeat in Villarreal. Photo: Catherine Ivill